Step 1

Place everything (except the hot sauce) into a large pot. Stir gently to distribute. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat to low and cover. Cook on low for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Taste a few grains of rice to make sure it's cooked, then turn the heat off and leave covered and undisturbed for 10 minutes. After that, stir to fluff the rice and distribute the kale and chickpeas. Remove the bay leaves.

Step 3

Serve warm and top with hot sauce if desired. Enjoy!