Grilled Cheese and Greens

Yield: 4 servings

Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced

• 1 bunch (about 8 ounces) kale, thick stems removed and leaves shredded

• 8 slices whole grain bread

• 8 slices Swiss or Le Gruyère cheese (about 8 ounces total)

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.

2. Add kale, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until kale begins to wilt, about 5 minutes.

3. Uncover, reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until kale is very soft, about 5 minutes.

4. Arrange 4 bread slices on a work surface. Top each with one slice of cheese, an even layer of the kale, another slice of cheese, and then a piece of bread.

5. Brush both sides of each sandwich with remaining olive oil.

6. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.

7. Place stacked sandwiches in the pan and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted, pressing flat with a spatula occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve immediately. Depending on the size of your skillet, you might need to cook these in batches. If so, the first batch can be kept warm in a 200°F oven while finishing the second batch.

Source: Whole Foods Market

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