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Easy Creamed Kale
This creamed kale recipe comes together easily with a few basic ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- grated Parmesan cheese optional
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
- Storing: Creamed kale can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in a bowl in the microwave or add to a small saucepot and simmer over low heat until warmed through.
- Creamed kale can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in a bowl in the microwave or add to a small saucepot and simmer over low heat until warmed through.
- Freezing: Because kale is a delicate vegetable and cream tends to separate once thawed, freezing is not recommended.
- Because kale is a delicate vegetable and cream tends to separate once thawed, freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
805mg
(34%)
Potassium
250mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
5094IU
(102%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
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.