Creamed Curly Kale

Name: Creamed Curly Kale
Ingredients: 2 bunches curly kale, washed, dried, stemmed and cut into ribbons; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 shallots, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon); 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 bunches curly kale, washed, dried, stemmed and cut into ribbons
2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Fill a large bowl with ice water and set it aside.
2

Set a large stock pot full of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the kale ribbons to the boiling water and blanch until slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes. Scoop the kale from the water and toss it into the ice bath to stop it cooking and set its color. Let cool, then drain the kale in a large colander. Squeeze any excess water out of the kale and set it aside.
3

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the minced onion. Cook until translucent, then add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook another 2 minutes. Add the kale and the cream and turn the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cream thickens to a sauce consistency, about 5 minutes. Melt in Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
4

Serve as is, or process in a food processor to achieve the texture you desire.