SLOW COOKER CHEESY CREAMED GREENS

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Pair the rich, earthy flavour of cavolo nero with cream and salty parmesan to make this perfect veggie side dish. Serve leftovers with roast ham or fish

Provided by Good Food team

Time 3h20m

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

50g butter
½ tbsp olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
400g cavolo nero
3 leeks, sliced
100ml stock
400ml double cream
1 heaped tsp Dijon mustard
generous grating of nutmeg
40g grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative

Steps:

Heat the slow cooker to low. Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and fry for 5 mins over a low heat until softened and translucent. Add the cavolo nero to the pan and fry for 5 mins or until beginning to wilt. Tip into the slow cooker along with the leeks, stock and 300ml of the cream. Cook with the lid on for 3 hrs, stirring occasionally.
Stir through the remaining cream, the mustard, nutmeg and cheese, as well as some seasoning just before serving. Will keep, covered, in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the slow cooker on medium for 45 mins-1 hr.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium