5 from 33 votes
Easy Creamed Kale
Easy Creamed Kale combines tender blanched kale with a creamy butter and garlic sauce, seasoned with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. The kale is cooked until softened yet still vibrant, then enriched by heavy cream that cooks down to a silky coating. This dish offers a rich, savory side with a mild kick from the crushed red pepper and optional Parmesan that enhances the buttery garlic flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
217 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale center stalks removed (10-12 oz after)
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- Parmesan Cheese optional, grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the kale for 5-8 minutes, until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water, then let it cool slightly. Finely chop the kale.
- In a large saute pan set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute, then stir in the kale, cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cream has reduced and thickened. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
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Notes
- Store creamed kale in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat to avoid curdling the cream.
- Freezing is not advised because cream tends to separate and the kale texture changes after thawing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
805mg
(34%)
Potassium
250mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
5094IU
(102%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 805mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5094IU | 102% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.