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Kale Grilled Cheese

Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove smashed
  • 4 cups about 1/2 bunch Tuscan kale, cut into ribbons
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 lemon juice only
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter softened
  • 4 slices sourdough sandwich bread
  • 2/3 cup about 2 ounces finely grated Grana Padano PDO cheese, divided
  • 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic; cook until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add kale; cook and stir until slightly wilted and dark green, 2-3 minutes. Season lightly with salt, to taste, and lemon juice. Remove to plate.
  • Wipe skillet clean. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread, dividing evenly. Place two slices, buttered sides down, into skillet over medium-low heat. Onto each slice, divide half the Grana Padano; top with half the mozzarella.
  • Cook until cheese is melted and bottom is golden, 6-7 minutes. Add half the kale to one slice and close sandwich. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: healthy