By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 2
435 cal · 20 min
Creamed Kale with Chickpeas
Recipe GLPR4358dfca165ac7
A comforting vegetarian side dish combining tender kale and hearty chickpeas in a creamy, cheesy sauce. The leeks add sweetness while garlic and nutmeg provide warm, aromatic depth. Ready in just 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium leek, halved lengthwise and sliced
100g curly kale, chopped (tough stems removed)
3 cloves garlic, minced
100g cooked chickpeas
175ml single cream
30g cheddar cheese, grated
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch Pinch of ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced leek and chopped kale, stirring occasionally. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until both vegetables begin to soften and the kale wilts.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and stir well. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
Stir in the cooked chickpeas and season generously with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Pour in the cream and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the mixture.
Reduce the heat slightly and simmer for approximately 2 minutes, stirring gently, until the cheese melts completely and the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley. Serve warm as a side dish.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked routinely at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart—no special stops required. The stated 20 minutes is honest if you buy pre-chopped kale, but figure 25-28 minutes with a whole bunch to wash and slice; the leek cleanup adds a couple of minutes too. A proper two-person weeknight meal at roughly $4.50 per serving (leek, cream, and cheddar are the cost drivers, though chickpeas from a can are cheap), it reheats fairly well in a gentle pan, though the cream base can split if you rush the heat. The real caveat is that it's only two servings, which can feel skinny if you're feeding a family or need leftovers for lunch; scale it up with proportional ease if you're cooking for four.
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