This dish is creamy, flavorful and nutrient-dense thanks to the wonderful superfood, kale!  It’s a great side dish with a curry or lentils over rice. Try it with my Best Vegetable Curry and some Naan bread for a wonderful Indian-inspired feast! Â
Read about the great health benefits of kale here.Â
Creamy Coconut Kale
This is a vegan twist on creamed spinach- curly kale baked in a creamy coconut sauce that's infused with curry, ginger and spicy Sriracha. What a delicious way to get all the amazing health benefits of kale!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk, full fat
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp Sriracha
- 1/2 tsp sea or Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Pinch cinnamon
- 1 large bunch or 1/2 pound curly kale, stems removed, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut flakes, unsweetened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a 1 1/2 quart or 8x8 baking dish, whisk together coconut milk, curry powder, ginger, cinnamon, Sriracha, salt and pepper.
- Massage kale with your hands until it breaks down a bit, becomes more tender and reduces in volume. Add to baking dish and stir to coat in sauce and combine.
- Bake covered for 15 minutes. Uncover, stir and bake another 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle coconut flakes on top. Bake uncovered for another 10-12 minutes.
- Stir and serve warm. Enjoy!