Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch (about 8 ounces) kale, thick stems removed and leaves shredded
  • 8 slices whole grain bread
  • 8 slices Swiss or Le Gruyère cheese (about 8 ounces total)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instruction

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add kale, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until kale begins to wilt, about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover, reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until kale is very soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Arrange 4 bread slices on a work surface. Top each with one slice of cheese, an even layer of the kale, another slice of cheese, and then a piece of bread.
  • Brush both sides of each sandwich with remaining olive oil.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
  • Place stacked sandwiches in the pan and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted, pressing flat with a spatula occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve immediately. Depending on the size of your skillet, you might need to cook these in batches. If so, the first batch can be kept warm in a 200°F oven while finishing the second batch.