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Nutrient-rich kale goes a bit decadent in this quick and easy creamed kale dish. Even the vegan version has a rich edge that belies its superfood credentials. If you like creamed spinach (I do!), this is its less slippery and more textural cousin. I prefer it to spinach, possibly because a whole bag of kale doesn’t virtually disappear before your eyes as it wilts and softens.

This can be a last minute addition to the table, but you can fix it ahead and reheat gently when everyone is ready to sit down, making it perfect for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. Personally I could eat this everyday, so holiday-schmoliday I say. Just pass me a spoon please. 🙂

For anyone who struggles with kale as a concept, perhaps blitz a little of it to a smooth, pale, green cream and serve alongside all of the more acceptable members of the festive table – the creme fraiche, as well as the miso-cashew cream, balances out any strident mineral overtones of the kale. Enjoy xx

Vegan Miso Creamed Kale

• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: easy
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350 (12 oz)) kale – AS ABOVE

1/2 sweet onion – AS ABOVE

1 tbsp rapeseed oil or coconut oil

1 batch of cashew cream – see below

1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

squeeze of lemon

2 tsp white or yellow miso (optional, but good for depth)

salt (if not using the miso) and white pepper to taste

1. Get on with the kale as stated in the first recipe, including the onions. While the onions are cooking, make the cashew cream.

2. When the onions are translucent add in the kale, cashew cream, lemon juice, miso and seasoning. Heat over a low flame for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Check seasoning then serve hot.

Cashew Cream

 

3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked for 8 hours if possible, then drained

1 cup of warm water

 

Pop the cashews and a little of the water into a small food processor bowl and blend until smooth, adding more water until you have the desired consistency.

This recipe goes with my Fennel and Maple Glazed Heritage Carrots (image below) – updated recipe v soon (tomorrow, hopefully), but here’s an older recipe. 🙂Some of my favourite recent kale recipes from others:

I have a ridiculous amount of kale recipes, so for some kalespiration just pop “kale” into the search bar to the right and see what comes up!

One-Pan Squash and Kale Dressing with Pecans and Sour Cherries – perfect make-ahead side dish Thanksgiving or Christmas