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Easy Wild Rice Sausage Kale Bowl

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: May 9, 2025 | Published: Aug 28, 2017
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Easy wild rice sausage kale bowl is a 3-ingredient dinner that’s flavorful and filling - perfect for a weeknight family dinner!

Close up of a bowl with wild rice alongside a turkey sausage and kale mixture, all topped with Parmesan cheese.


 

Today’s wild rice sausage kale bowl recipe is one of my super easy weeknight favorites - with pretty much just 3 ingredients!

Love these kinds of easy recipes?! Me too!

My 6-ingredient turkey sausage and kale stuffed spaghetti squash and turkey sausage, squash and spinach pasta are great go-to recipes as well!

As is this turkey sausage, sweet potato and Brussels sprouts skillet that's just one pot and ready in 30 minutes.

And if you loved keeping smoked sausage on hand as an easy, flavorful protein, check out this Cajun sausage skillet.

A bowl with wild rice alongside a turkey sausage and kale mixture, all topped with Parmesan cheese and with a couple of forks resting in the bowl.

You cook the wild rice and add some seasonings while you sauté some turkey sausage (or use pork) and stir in some kale to wilt down.

Done and done!

Plus, this makes for a really hearty, filling bowl. Perfect family eats!

Cooked turkey sausage and kale in pan

Cooked wild rice in bowl
Bowl of wild rice with kale and turkey sausage

Ingredient Notes:

Rice: I use just plain wild rice for this bowl (from a big package I buy) but you could substitute a boxed version. I’ve done that before but will say I didn’t think one of the small boxes made enough rice for the amount of the sausage and kale here, so you may want to use two boxes. (Also, you can use the seasoning packet that comes with the box and then skip the seasonings here if you want to make it even easier.)

Sausage: I prefer a hot Italian turkey sausage but you can use mild too (which I do sometimes for the kids). You can also substitute pork sausage if you’d rather. Just be sure to drain any extra grease.

Cheese: I love these bowls topped with a little Parmesan cheese, but that’s optional.

Forks resting in a bowl of wild rice beside a turkey sausage and wilted kale mixture with a glass of red wine in the background.

Wishing you all an easy transition back to the school year.

Even if you don't have little ones, this always seems like a time of year to reset, renew, refresh and refocus, don't you think?

And wishing you easy, yummy dinners like this to get you through as well.

Happy cooking!

XO,

Kathryn

P.S. If you love this recipe, check out turkey sausage, farro and kale skillet; another easy, all-in-one dinner idea!

Bowl of wild rice with kale and turkey sausage
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Easy wild rice sausage kale bowl

Easy wild rice sausage kale bowl is flavorful and filling and perfect for a weeknight family dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Yield: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups uncooked wild rice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
  • 4-5 cups kale, chopped
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook wild rice according to package directions. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder.
  • Meanwhile, cook the turkey sausage over medium-high heat until well browned, breaking up as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add chopped kale and stir until it’s wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve rice in bowls and top with sausage and kale mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

I use just plain wild rice for this bowl and season it myself but you could substitute a boxed version. I've done it but I didn’t think one of the small boxes made enough rice for the amount of the sausage and kale here, so you may want to use two boxes. (Also, you can use the seasoning packet that comes with the box and then skip the seasonings here if you want to make it even easier.)
I prefer a hot Italian turkey sausage but you can use mild too (which I do sometimes for the kids). You can also substitute pork sausage if you’d rather. Just be sure to drain any extra grease.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 879mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g
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  1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

    August 28, 2017 at 8:57 am

    Aww! My fingers are crossed that both your cuties have a fabulous first day back to school!! I love this bowl of yum, girlfriend! Easy, yet delicious and healthy, yet hearty! Totally winning! Pinned! Cheers, chicka!

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    • Kathryn

      August 30, 2017 at 10:14 am

      So far, so good - they are both loving school so I'm happy! 😊

      Reply
  2. Luci's Morsels

    August 29, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    Love this simple and healthy recipe! The perfect meal to transition from summer to fall!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      August 30, 2017 at 10:25 am

      Thanks Luci!

      Reply
  3. Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen

    August 31, 2017 at 10:17 am

    What a perfect weeknight dinner for summer! Looks great!

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    • Kathryn

      September 01, 2017 at 9:49 am

      Thank you Lauren! 😊

      Reply
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