Wild Rice with Wilted Greens

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice
• 8 cups cold water
• Sea salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• thinly sliced
• 4 cups tightly packed chopped chard
• kale
• beet greens or spinach
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, cover the wild rice with the water, add 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
2. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat until the rice is tender but still chewy, about 1 hour.
3. Drain the rice well.
4. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet.
5. Cook the garlic over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
6. Add the greens and cook, tossing occasionally, until wilted, about 4 minutes.
7. Add the balsamic, red pepper and season with salt.
8. Cook one minute more, until the vinegar has reduced, and remove to a mixing bowl.
9. Toss the wild rice with the wilted greens and serve warm.