Kale Gratin

Since I moved to Florida I have seen kale leaves at my super marked every day but haven't really known what to do with it so when I found a recipe with kale i just had to try.

Ingredients;


1 shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbs olive oil
5 tbs grated parmesan
1 bag of kale leaves
200 ml heavy cream ( approx. 3/4 cup)
nutmeg, i use the bulb or whatever its called and grate a generously amount
5 tbs panko or other types of breadcrumbs, if you have some leftover bread why not make your own
2 tbs parsley chopped
sea salt and freshly ground pepper


If you buy the bag of kale its already washed and cut, ready to use. If not then remove the coarse stalk in the center, wash thoroughly and then cut into pieces. Blanch by putting it in a pan with boiling salted water for a minute or so. Drain and place in cold water to stop the cooking, if you have ice cubes use ice-water. This will also help preserve the deep green color of the kale. once cool, drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

In a saucepan cook the shallot, garlic in olive oil until softened. Add cream and continue to cook until cream has reduced by half, add half of the parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.

In a ovensafe dish place the kale, cover with the cream mixture, sprinkle with panko and the remaining parmesan.

Bake on 350F or 175C until breadcrumbs are crisp and the kale is heated through. Approx. 15-20 min.

Eat as is or together with meat, chicken or fish.