Better Eating,
Better Health:

Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup sliced leek, white and light green parts only
• 12 cups chopped kale (about 1 large bunch)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups low-fat milk

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. 
2. Add leek and cook, stirring frequently, until starting to soften, 1–2 minutes.
3. Add kale, garlic, salt and pepper; cook, stirring often, until very soft, 10–20 minutes, adding water ¼ cup at a time if the greens start to stick.
4. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in milk; cook, stirring, until just starting to boil and thicken, 1–2 minutes.
5. Serve hot.