Creamed Hearty Greens

Ingredients

• 1½ tbsp canola oil
• 1 cup sliced shallots
• 8 cups chopped kale, stems removed
• 4 cups baby arugula
• 4 cups chopped spinach
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp grated lemon peel
• 2 cups whipping cream
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 tbsp liquid honey

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté shallots until golden, about 3 – 4 minutes. Add kale; sauté for an additional 4 minutes. Add arugula, spinach, garlic, bay leaves and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute. Add lemon juice, peel and cream; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Remove greens with a slotted spoon; keep warm and set aside.
3. Add honey to cream mixture and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 – 7 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Pour cream mixture over greens. Serve immediately.