Kale Mac N Cheese #SP5

Submitted by kac372

"Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. This can be served as a side dish or main course. The kale is a great source of fiber and vegetarian source of iron. Adding it to the mac & cheese is an easy way to get your daily veggies while still having some comfort food!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 29.58 ml olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (or more if you like garlic!)
• 1 bunch kale
• 566.99 g Simply Macaroni & Cheese

directions

1. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over med-high heat.
2. Add 1 medium yellow onion minced and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add 2 cloves garlic minced (or more if you like garlic!) and saute until fragrant, 30-60 seconds while stirring frequently so it doesn't burn.
4. Add one bunch (approx 8 oz or more) kale (tough stems removed and leaves chopped) to pan and toss to coat with onion/garlic/oil mixture.
5. Add 1-2 tbsp water to pan and cover with lid. Allow kale to steam until bright green and tender approx 5 mins, tossing kale 1-2 times in the interim.
6. Add 20 oz package Simply Macaroni and Cheese to skillet and stir to combine.
7. Season with pepper, heat through and serve!