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5 from 1 vote

Creamed Kale

Nutmeg and garlic boost the flavor of this creamed kale dish. Quick, easy, and so delicious, it's the perfect dish when you are looking for a savory greens recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 144kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp. grated nutmeg
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • 3 bunches Tuscan kale (about 2 lbs.), tough stems and leaves removed, leaves cut into ¼-inch thick slices

Instructions

  • In a large pot, bring the cream to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Boil until the cream is reduced to 1 ½ cups, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chile flakes, nutmeg, ½ cup of the onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½teaspoon pepper and stir well. Return to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining ½ cup onion and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the kale, a handful at a time, stirring to wilt after each addition. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cover. Using tongs, remove the kale in batches to the pot with the cream, while squeezing out as much excess water as possible. Stir the cream mixture well. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

Notes

  • I recommend using fresh kale for this dish, but frozen will work too. Be sure to steam it and squeeze it dry before adding it to the skillet.
  • Be sure to remove the stems from the kale before chopping. You can do this with a sharp knife and carefully cutting them out.
  • Store the Creamed Kale in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat over how heat, adding a bit more cream to loosen if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.4g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 14.5g | Cholesterol: 33.9mg | Sodium: 302mg | Sugar: 1.6g