Ingredients

  • 2 lbs kale, tough stems discarded, roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 cup shallot, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 34 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add chopped kale.
  • Return to a boil and cook 2 mintues.
  • Drain and press out most of the liquid.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shallots and saute 3 minutes, until softened.
  • Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.
  • Whisk in milk.
  • Bring to a low simmer and cook 3 - 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • Stir in salt, nutmeg and pepper.
  • Fold in kale until well coated with sauce.