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February 25, 2016 By Janice Pattie 71 Comments

Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup

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A warming bowl of Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup, it tastes delicious and it's full of vitamins and minerals

Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup is a really hearty and healthy soup, the kind that fills you up and also provides all the vitamins, minerals and protein that you and your family need.  We’ve had some really odd weather here on the farm this winter.  One day it’s hard frost but the sun is shining, the next day it’s pouring with rain and it’s snowing on the high ground.  It’s so important to maintain your health in these conditions,  and this soup fits the bill!

A bowl of healthy and warming Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup

 

You couldn’t do better than a warming bowl of  Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup, a recipe from a new cookbook: We Love Kale from Apple Press.  

Cookbook We Love Kale - book cover

We love Kale

The Blurb: We love Kale is bursting with over 100 original and exciting mouthwatering recipes – with kale taking centre stage in everyone.  Low in calories, yet high in fibre, this zero fat “queen of greens” is the perfect ingredient to have in your kitchen.  Packed with nutrition, kale is high in iron, Vitamin K, and powerful antioxidants, keeping you healthy whilst tasting delicious. 

The Authors: The recipes in We Love Kale come from five leading food and healthy lifestyle bloggers and food writers: Kristen Beddar of The Kale Project; Karen S. Burns-Booth of Lavender and Lovage; Carolyn Cope of Umami Girl; Jassy Davis of Gin and Crumpets and Kristina Slogget of spabettie.

Recipes that stood out: Kale and Shitake Pot Sticker Dumplings; Baby Kale Falafel with Green Hummus;  Spicy Chipotle, Kale and Lime Enchiladas; Lentils, Caramelized Onions and Kale with Roasted Walnuts; Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup (recipe below); Kale Saag Aloo with Homemade Rotis; Kale Red Pepper and Feta Muffins and Triple Rich Hidden Gem Brownies which look so good and good for you too!

Pros & Cons: I really love the way this book is laid out, there is loads of nutritional and preparation information and most recipes feature a variations page, giving you even more options for the recipe. See the Baked Eggs, Kale and Guyere page below..

A recipe for Baked Eggs, Kale and Gruyere from We love Kale

 

…and this is the Baked Egg Variations page, giving three more ways to use the recipes. 

Baked Eggs Variations from We love Kale

 

Not a lot of Cons, unless you don’t like Kale and are not willing to give it another go with the great advice and delicious recipes in this book. however, it is one of those annoying books that won’t stay open on its own!

The Verdict:  I love green vegetables and have been cooking with kale for some time now, however, I found some really useful information and different ways to use these super-charged leaves. It’s a keeper. 

Recipe for Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup 

Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup

Karen S. Burns-Booth
This Spicy Moroccan-Style Soup is low in calorise and fat but high on flavour. Packed with vegetables, it's perfect for a light lunch that will leave you satisfied.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 300 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves inced
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mixture
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 100 g long-grain rice
  • 250 g kale, washed de-stemmed and shredded
  • salt and black pepper
  • crusty bread or flatbread for serving

Instructions
 

  • Put a tablespoon of the stock in a large saucepan and saute the onion, garlic and carrots for 10 minutes until softened, stirring frequently.
  • Add the spices, tomatoes, remaining vegetable stock and rice; cover and simmer for 15-10 minutes over a low heat, until the rice is cooked.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, add the kale and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the kale is cooked.
  • Serve immediately with crusty bread or warm flatbread.

Notes

Free from dairy, gluten and wheat, if served without bread. 

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gSodium: 477mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8630IUVitamin C: 36.1mgCalcium: 221mgIron: 2mg
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We love Quinoa cookbook

 

We Love Quinoa

We Love Quinoa is the partner to We Love Kale featuring quinoa, the ancient grain, and super-food which has taken the food world by storm.  

The Blurb: Quinoa is a really versatile ingredient which contains all nine essential amino acids making it  a  complete-­‐protein source and an excellent choice for vegans who may struggle to get enough protein in their diets.  Naturally high in dietary fibre, quinoa is a slowly digested carbohydrate, making it a good low GI  option.

The Authors: a slight change to the lineup but still including Karen S. Burns-Booth, Carolyn Cope,  Jassy Davis, Kristina Sloggett but this time with Jackie Sobon of Vegan Yack Attack. 

Recipes that stood out: Quinoa Pancakes with Spiced Strawberry Compote with Yogurt; Quinoa-coated Fish Finger Sandwich; Quinoa Bean Burger with Basil Aioli and all it’s variations; Risotto-Style Quinoa with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms; Fluffy and Fruity Quinoa Scones and Rich and Fudgy Quinoa Brownies.

Pros and Cons: The same excellent information and easy to use recipe layout with variations as We Love Kale.  Loads of great recipes for every meal.  

The Verdict: I was a quinoa sceptic until last July when I finally cracked it with this recipe for Quinoa with Summer Roasted Vegetables and Harissa Marinade now I’m converted and was delighted with the range and variety of the recipes.

We Love Kale by Kristen Beddar; Karen S. Burns-Booth; Carolyn Cope;  Jassy Davis and Kristina Slogget.  Published by Apple Press RRP £14.99

We Love Quinoa by Karen S. Burns-Booth, Carolyn Cope,  Jassy Davis, Kristina Sloggett and Jackie Sobon. Published by Apple Press RRP £14.99

 

A bowl of warming Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup

 

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Comments

  1. Tracy Nixon says

    February 25, 2016 at 7:47 am

    I have only ever made Stuffed butternut squash with quinoa and I really enjoyed it! I would love to try other recipes though!

    Reply
  2. Tracey Peach says

    February 25, 2016 at 9:03 am

    No I’ve never cooked with Quinoa before but I have fed it to my hamsters & they loved it!. I do love the look of that soup, it looks delicious! 🙂

    Reply
  3. jo hutchinson says

    February 25, 2016 at 10:38 am

    No I have never cooked with Quinoa but would like to have a go.

    Reply
  4. lynsey buchanan says

    February 25, 2016 at 11:46 am

    quinoa

    Reply
  5. lynsey buchanan says

    February 25, 2016 at 11:46 am

    I have never cooked with quinoa

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 25, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      I hope you will give it a try Lynsey.

      Reply
  6. Margaret Clarkson says

    February 25, 2016 at 11:55 am

    Yes, my daughter loves quinoa. She likes it with cooked vegetables mixed into it. It is very easy and quick to cook.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 25, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      That’s good that your daughter likes it and, you are right, it is very quick and easy to make.

      Reply
  7. laura banks says

    February 25, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    ive not but would like to try

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 25, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      I’m sure you would enjoy it Laura

      Reply
  8. Maxine G says

    February 25, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    love it mixed with wild rice and served with spicy butternut squash and feta in a zingy lime dressing

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 25, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      That sounds so good Maxine.

      Reply
  9. Tamsin Aston says

    February 25, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    I cooked with quinoa quite few times and love it! A dish with roasted sweet potatoes stood out for me I really enjoyed.

    Reply
  10. Munchies and Munchkins says

    February 25, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    Ooh this sounds delicious and the book looks great too – I really do LOVE kale xx

    Reply
  11. Jemma Andrew-Adiamah says

    February 26, 2016 at 7:08 am

    Quinoa is one of my all time favourite grains! It’s so easy to cook with and so versatile. Kale is yummy too and I really like the look of this soup.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 26, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      Thanks Jemma, lots to choose from in the books.

      Reply
  12. janie says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:04 am

    Yummy looking recipe Janice and nice to see Karen’s hard work in the flesh!
    Janie x

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 26, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      It is good to see Karen’s recipes in print 🙂

      Reply
  13. Dom says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:55 am

    That is a bowl of gloriousness! xxx

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 26, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      It is a lovely soup, easy to make, tastes great and is even good for you.

      Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    February 26, 2016 at 11:39 am

    Lots for great and useful books coming out these dats! I am a certified kale-head and quinoa-head, having been growing kale for many years and cooking quinoa for over 8 years. Any books devoted to these special foods is a bonus. Great reviews. PS I hope you are feeling better, Janice. 🙂

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 26, 2016 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks Kellie, I’m much better now. Glad to hear you are a fan of kale and quinoa.

      Reply
  15. Choclette says

    February 26, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    Glad you finally cracked your quinoa phobia Janice. The soup looks delicious and both books look really good. The kale one in particular sounds interesting. We’ve been growing and eating it for more years than I care to remember, but I’m fairly conservative in my usage of it – other than bunging it in a smoothie, obviously!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 26, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      I resisted the whole kale trend but am fully on board now and, yes I have got over my quinoa fear, loving it now!

      Reply
  16. Choclette says

    February 26, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    Decided I should enter the giveaway. As with the kale, I’m fairly conservative in my use of quinoa – mostly just use it as a ‘rice’ substitute, even though I’ve been eating it for at least twenty years. So it would be good to get a few more ideas.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 26, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      Good luck with the comp, Chockette. There are lots of great ideas to use Quinoa in all sorts of ways.

      Reply
  17. Miranda Robinson says

    February 26, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    Quinoa Tabbouleh 🙂

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 27, 2016 at 7:37 pm

      A classic, Miranda and very tasty.

      Reply
  18. Linsdey C says

    February 27, 2016 at 8:08 am

    I’ve experimented a lot with quinoa – favourite is in a peruvian style lunchbox salad

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 27, 2016 at 7:36 pm

      That sounds very exotic, Linsdey

      Reply
  19. Sophie Williams says

    February 27, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    sweet potato and quinoa soup

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 27, 2016 at 7:36 pm

      Oh that would be a lovely combination, Sophie.

      Reply
  20. Kim M says

    February 27, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    No, not yet but I’ve got a breakfast bar recipe I’d like to try

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 27, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      That sounds interesting, good luck.

      Reply
  21. claire woods says

    February 28, 2016 at 9:20 am

    Never tried cooking with it.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 28, 2016 at 2:18 pm

      Worth giving it a try Claire

      Reply
  22. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    February 28, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Gorgeous looking soup Janice. Slurp! Now I am in the mood for soup! Yummed, stumbled and pinned.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 28, 2016 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks Jac.

      Reply
  23. Ruth Harwood says

    February 29, 2016 at 7:57 am

    We haven’t yet xx

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      February 29, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      I’m sure you will love it, Ruth.

      Reply
  24. Maria Dhillon says

    March 2, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    I have made burgers with them they came out quite good

    Reply
  25. Rosy says

    March 3, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    I made a quinoa and chick pea patty for my daughter!

    Reply
  26. Sarah S says

    March 6, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    I make a lunch time kinda recipe. Quinoa, egg, onion, carrot and some soy sauce

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 8, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      That sound good, nice and quick too.

      Reply
  27. Karen says

    March 10, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    Great review as usual – glad you enjoyed the books! Karen

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 10, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      Always a pleasure and I could pick out your recipes without even checking at the back, they were always the ones I wanted to make.

      Reply
  28. Keith Hunt says

    March 11, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    No its new to me.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 13, 2016 at 10:19 am

      Always good to try something new, Keith

      Reply
  29. Emma says

    March 12, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    Quinoa muffins/quiches – eggs, cheese, ham and vegetables. Bite size and perfect for breakfast. I make them in batches and keep them in the freezer.

    Reply
  30. michelle o'neill says

    March 14, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    i havent tried it before x

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 14, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      it’s really easy to cook, Michelle. I’m sure you would enjoy it.

      Reply
  31. Jennifer Badger says

    March 14, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    I love using half couscous and half quinoa when I make a Moroccan Tagine

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 14, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Great idea Jennifer

      Reply
  32. Anne Thompson says

    March 14, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    I have a bag of Quinoa, but no recipes, lots of recipes online are American!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 14, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      Good luck with the giveaway Anne, as there are lots of great recipes in the book.

      Reply
  33. Sheri Darby says

    March 14, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    No I haven’t tried it yet – but would love to

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 14, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      Good luck Sheri.

      Reply
  34. Alice OConnor says

    March 14, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    Chick pea and lemon tabolleh with quinoa is delish!

    Reply
  35. Victoria Prince says

    March 15, 2016 at 8:05 am

    I have never cooked with quinoa, it’s one of those ingredients I keep finding recipes I really want to try but haven’t actually got round to buying any so I can do so! Fab sounding books 🙂

    Reply
  36. Trevor Linvell says

    March 15, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Yes, I like making a Avocado quinoa porridge

    Reply
  37. Adrian Bold says

    March 15, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    No I haven’t cooked with it yet – but would love to try something new.

    Reply
  38. Sue Dorking says

    March 15, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    love using quinoa to stuff vegetables such as squash, peppers or mushrooms but really need to try it in different ways

    Reply
  39. Diane Duggan says

    March 16, 2016 at 12:15 am

    I’ve never cooked with quinoa but would love to try it if I find a recipe that interests me.

    Reply
  40. jackie curran says

    March 16, 2016 at 8:49 am

    I haven’t , never sure what to do with it , so this would really help .

    Reply
  41. LEE HARDY says

    March 16, 2016 at 11:52 am

    Have never used quinoa

    Reply
  42. AMANDA ROBINSON says

    March 16, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    I’m a virgin to quinoa. So far I’ve only used it to make a salad

    Reply
  43. Natalie Crossan says

    March 16, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    Yes I love using it as a substitute for other forms of carbs x

    Reply
  44. Aaron Milne says

    March 16, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    No – This is new to me

    Reply
  45. Lisa Pond says

    March 16, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    I made a quinoa salad with avocado and beetroot 🙂

    Reply
  46. Amy Jo McLellan says

    March 16, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    We sometimes have it as a salad dish but I’d be really interested to try it with more meals 🙂

    Reply
  47. Gloria Jean says

    April 18, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    Your soup looks amazing! I never would have thought to roast canned tomatoes. I bet that adds such great flavor to the soup.

    Reply

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