Garlic Parmesan Creamed Kale

Creamed Kale is an easy and decadent side dish that’s loaded with flavor! Tender kale enrobed in a luxurious parmesan cream sauce scented with onion and garlic is the perfect vegetable side dish recipe to pair with your favorite steak, roast chicken, or pork chops.

This recipe takes classic creamed spinach and turns it on its head by using fresh kale.

Ingredients for this recipe

I love this recipe because it uses common kitchen ingredients and simple cooking techniques to make a truly stunning dish!

Recipe for Creamed Kale

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How to prep kale for cooking

It’s important and necessary to properly prep kale for cooking. Kale often comes in bundles of large leaves with tough stalks and ribs that need to be removed before the leaves can be used.

To tear off the stem and ribs, hold the leaves firmly in one hand and the bottom of the stalk in the other. Move the hand holding the stalk/ribs in a smooth upward motion.

It should peel right off and leave the other hand full of leaves! If necessary, repeat this process twice for long pieces of kale or until all the ribs are removed.

It’s best to rinse kale before and after removing the stems and ribs. I like to use a salad spinner to do this, but even just swishing it around in a bowl of cool water would work!

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Garlic Parmesan Creamed Kale

Creamed Kale is an easy and decadent side dish that’s loaded with flavor! Tender kale enrobed in a luxurious parmesan cream sauce scented with onion and garlic is the perfect vegetable dish to pair with your favorite steak, roast chicken, or pork chops.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Creamed Kale, Creamy Kale, Vegetarian Side Dish,

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 289kcal

Author: Amanda Gajdosik

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Equipment

• Large pot
• Kitchen Spider or Strainer
• Large Skillet

Ingredients

• 10 ounces fresh kale leaves, torn or cut into pieces
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• ½ small white onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ½ cup shredded parmesan, or more to taste
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Place kale leaves in large pot of simmering, salted water and blanche for 2 minutes. Remove kale from the water using a kitchen spider or pour into a strainer. Place the kale in a large bowl and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion, stirring to coat. Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper, to taste, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions become tender and translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute more.
• Stir in the apple cider vinegar and heavy cream. Season with more kosher salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the cream sauce, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced by half and is thickened and glossy, about 10 – 15 minutes.
• When the sauce has thickened, stir in the cooked kale and parmesan. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.

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Notes

• Refer to the post for info on how to trim and clean kale leaves.
• 24 ounces of fresh spinach can be substituted for kale, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoop | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4595IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg