Creamed Kale and Spinach

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Supremely creamy kale and spinach is the ultimate comfort food side dish, with a healthy twist. This recipe is inspired by chef Daniel Boulud's super green "creamed" spinach.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 128kcal

Author: Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN

Ingredients

1 bunch kale
16 ounces baby spinach
10 ounces frozen spinach
1 cup half and half
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp salted butter
1 large shallot sliced into half moons, about 1/4 cup
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper

Instructions

Step 1: In a large saute pan over medium high heat melt butter into olive oil. Add sliced shallots and saute until tender and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper. Add chopped kale and cook until kale has wilted. Leaving a bit of moisture on the leaves after washing the kale will help the kale to steam saute and the leaves to become tender and soft.
Step 2: Once kale has wilted, add 1/2 the baby spinach in batches and cook until wilted and tender.
Step 3: Make the Blender Creamy Spinach Sauce - Add the defrosted spinach to a blender with 1 cup half and half and blend until super creamy. Season with salt and pepper. If the spinach is not creamy enough (it should resemble very thick soup) you can add a bit more half and half or alternatively, to lighten it up a bit, you can add vegetable or chicken stock 1/4 cup at a time.
Step 4: Combine and Season - Add the creamy spinach sauce to the skillet with spinach and kale and stir until heated through and well combined. At this stage I add the remaining baby spinach and allow it to gently wilt. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or pepper if needed

Notes

NOTES:

Frozen Spinach - The blender sauce is made with frozen spinach, you will need to defrost the spinach and once defrosted I recommend squeezing the spinach over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible. You can use a clean dish towel for this or your hands.

Leftovers - Reheat gently on the stove top, add more liquid if necessary to thin out.

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