Kale Cups

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Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 cups kale, ribs removed and roughly chopped (1 bunch)
  • 1/2 cup cooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon miso, preferably white (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 C / 400 F. Grease a 12 medium- sized muffin tray
  2. Finely chop kale in a food processor in two times. In a large bowl combine rice, ricotta, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, shallot, garlic, miso, thyme, lemon zest, nutmeg and chili flakes.
  3. Add kale to the bowl and mix well until all the ricotta has blended in with the kale. Pour the mixture in the prepared 12 medium-sized muffin tray and bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool 10 minutes before unmolding.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and toast sesame seeds until golden, about 3 minutes. Serve kale cups with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

777 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 28.9g 58% DV
Total Fat 33.5g 43% DV
Carbs 96.2g 35% DV
Fiber 14.9g 53% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1819.8mg 79% DV
Potassium 886.3mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 81.8mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 306mcg 34% DV
Vitamin C 62.4mg 69% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 766.8mg 59% DV
Iron 13.3mg 74% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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