Kale Gratin

Recipe by Fran Allen

Ingredients

10

Time

30m

Serves

6

Indulge in the richness of this luxurious side dish, perfect for any holiday spread. Its warm, crispy edges will have everyone coming back for more. Gluten-free option, promotes hormone health, high in protein and fibre, with a keto alternative.

Holiday

Side

Ingredients

1 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

2

Shallots

2

Garlic Cloves

2 large bunches

Kale

1 tsp

Red Chili Flakes

1 1/2 cups

Heavy Cream

1 cup

Cheddar CHeese

1 cup

Gruyere Cheese

1/2 cup

Parmesan Cheese

1/2 cup

Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1

Begin by preheating your oven to 425°. While it's heating up, thoroughly wash and clean the kale, ensuring you remove the tough stalks and roughly chop into bite sized chunks.

2

In a sturdy, oven-safe pan, heat up the olive oil, shallots, and garlic until they're soft and fragrant. Add in the chili flakes and start wilting the kale until it turns a vibrant green. You may need to do this in batches to fit all the kale in the pan.

3

Once the kale is wilted, pour in your cream and add ¾ of the cheese you've prepared. Stir everything together until the kale is evenly coated and the cheese is distributed throughout.

4

Now, generously top the dish with the remaining cheese and the breadcrumbs. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pop it in the oven for roughly 25 minutes, or until the top is gloriously golden brown and the cheese is bubbling with delight. Serve it up warm.

5

Notes: For a gluten-free version, simply swap out the breadcrumbs for gluten-free breadcrumbs. Going keto? Replace the breadcrumbs with some finely chopped raw hazelnuts. If you're feeling adventurous, substitute the gruyere with smoked gouda for a smoky, rich flavor.

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Fran Allen, CNP is a non-diet certified Holistic Nutritionist based in Toronto. Her work focuses on intuitive eating, achieving health at every size and dismantling diet culture. She uses her years of professional culinary experience to make meals fun, easy and satisfying.

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