Name: Turmeric-Kale Fried Rice
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked brown rice (or your choice of grains); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce; 3 green onions, finely sliced on the bias; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 1 cup (3/4-inch cubes) savory tofu; 1 cup chopped kale or broccoli rabe; Gomashio, for topping (optional)

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Mom always made a simple fried rice dish for us, particularly when she had leftover white rice, and I watched her create this oishii, one-pan meal using only leftovers! The simple addition of turmeric (or curry powder) instantly transforms plain old rice into a completely different dish.

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