Description
A cozy side dish featuring creamy cavolo nero and leeks, perfect for comforting meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh cavolo nero (or sturdy greens like curly kale or Swiss chard)
- 2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced
- Garlic, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or Gruyère recommended)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Slice leeks and cavolo nero, then add them to the slow cooker.
- Add chopped garlic, butter, and nutmeg; pour cream over the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir and sprinkle half the cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low for about 3 hours, stirring halfway.
- After 2 hours, check for seasoning and add remaining cheese for the last 20 minutes of cooking.
Notes
This dish is forgiving—feel free to use any leftover greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg