Creamed Kale: A New Twist on an Old Favorite
If you’re looking for a tasty and unique side dish to serve at your next dinner party, why not try creamed kale? Creamed kale is a modern twist on the classic creamed spinach dish that has been around for years. It’s a delicious and nutritious way to add flavor to any meal and is surprisingly simple to make. With its bright green color, crunchy texture, and creamy sauce, kale is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, kale is a great dish to try.
While kale and spinach have similar nutritional profiles and both are packed with healthy benefits, kale boosts more iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Manganese so it is a great way to boost your nutritional intake on a day usually packed with foods that are high in calories and fat. Most importantly, it tastes delicious and I would bet most of your guests won’t even be able to tell that your replaced their spinach with kale.
Try this Creamed Kale recipe with Grilled Tri Tip Steak, St. Louis-Style Steak or Savory Grilled T-Bones.
PrintCreamed Kale
Looking for a last minute side dish? Consider making this creamed kale instead of a traditional creamed spinach dish.
- Prep Time: :15
- Cook Time: :15
- Total Time: :30
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top
Ingredients
- 2 pounds kale, center stalks removed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Blanch the kale in lightly salted water until tender, rinse in ice water, drain and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons. In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the kale, cream and nutmeg. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cream has reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Per serving: 207 kcal cal., 12 g fat (7 g sat. fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 3 g monounsatured fat), 33 mg chol., 251 mg sodium, 18 g carb., 3 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 9 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4