Creamy Kale

Name: Creamy Kale
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large bunch of kale or 2 small bunches; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; ½ cup heavy cream; 2 oz. cream cheese; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
179 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Creamy Kale

Iris Warren

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A twist on the classic, Creamy Kale is a luscious side dish to serve on the holiday table or for an at-home date night. Easy to make and calling for simple ingredients, this kale recipe is comforting and delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 large bunch of kale or 2 small bunches about 9 oz.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion minced
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup heavy cream
2 oz. cream cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Remove the stems of the kale leaves, and chop them into small ribbons with a sharp knife.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
When the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and garlic. Cook the onion and garlic until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the chopped kale to the skillet, mixing it into the onions and garlic.
Let the kale cook down until softened, about 5-8 minutes. This will take a little longer than if you were doing this with spinach, as kale is a heartier green.
When the kale is wilted, pour the heavy cream into the skillet. Stir it into the kale and other ingredients. Then immediately lower the heat so the cream doesn’t curdle.
Add the cream cheese, too, and cook the ingredients until the cream cheese has melted and the cream sauce coats the kale.
Serve warm, and enjoy immediately after the dish is cooked through.

Notes

This is a twist on a classic recipe involving spinach. It takes a little longer to cook because kale is a heartier green.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 90mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	179kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	9g	53%
Cholesterol	34mg	11%
Sodium	90mg	4%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%