Creamed Kale with Caramelized Shallots

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay

Show: Boy Meets GrillEpisode: Steakhouse Dinner

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped Spanish onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk, scalded
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 pounds kale, center stalk removed, and coarsely torn into pieces
Caramelized Shallots, recipe follows

Directions

Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, not allowing the mixture to obtain any color. Whisk in the warm milk and cook until thickened. Season with nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm until ready to use.

Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the kale and cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and then return to pot. Add cream sauce and cook until flavors meld, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Plate creamed kale and then top with Caramelized Shallots.

Caramelized Shallots:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons sugar

10 shallots, peeled and sliced, or 40 baby onions, peeled

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they begin to brown all over, about 10 minutes.

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recipe Creamed Kale with Caramelized Shallots
candie bethlehem, PA 10-09-2009
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Who woulda thought kale can be sooooo good!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent, flavorful, and super easy to make!!!! The caramelized onions were another layer of flavor and texture that just... put this VEGETABLE recipe over the top!!!!Read more
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Audrey Katy, TX 08-13-2009
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Man this is good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've never eaten kale before, but just plain kale does not look like it would taste good. I used plain soy milk instead of... milk because I'm avoiding dairy since I have a gassy baby to worry about. I don't know if it helped, but the kale was a perfect amount of sweet and it tasted great! I will eat more kale this way if my child doesn't get gassy from it. This is a good way to eat your veggies that are high in vitamin C!Read more
recipe Creamed Kale with Caramelized Shallots
sadie queens, NY 06-17-2009
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I don't even like vegetables!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was delicious. I liked it so much I was prompted to review it and I never take the time to do so with other... recipes. I did not use shallots on top, and the recipe came out just fine. I also added mushrooms like I quickly sauteed separately in a pan (about 8 oz.) in some butter and salt and peppered. Then I incorporated the mushrooms at the very end (Where Bobby instructs you to add the kale to the sauce). Great recipe, I am now a fan of kale.Read more
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Ann Burien, WA 01-14-2009
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Perfect with steak
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a fantastic side dish for steak, especially if you are a bit bored with conventional sides like steamed broccoli and... garlic mashed potatoes. I'm not a natural kale fan so only went looking for a kale recipe after I forgot to adjust a home-delivered organic produce order to remove it. I was out of milk so used chicken broth plus a small amount of cream instead. One bunch of kale was what I had so I reduced all other ingredients proportionately. It made enough to serve 3. The combo of the sweetened shallots and creamed kale was interesting and delicious. Read more
recipe Creamed Kale with Caramelized Shallots
H TOronto, CA 10-18-2008
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Great as grown-up mac and cheese
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I added the creamed kale to 4 cups of cooked whole wheat lasagnette pasta, mixed it gently and then placed it in a greased... casserole dish and covered the top with about 1/2 cup sharp white cheddar. I broiled it on high for 10 min until the top was golden brown and bubbly. I plated it with a dallop of carmelized shallots on top. It was like grown-up mac and cheese. Devine on a cold fall night.Read more
recipe Creamed Kale with Caramelized Shallots
judy Homosassa, FL 08-24-2008
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simple with great flavors
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used kosher scalded heavy cream and freshly ground nutmeg, and omitted the sugar. The combination of flavors is so nice. ... Mr. Flay has managed to remove the bitterness from the greens, and blended rich flavors perfectly together. Thank you, sir.Read more