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Kale Reuben

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle

Skipping the corned beef in a cooked greens-packed Reuben shouldn’t feel (or taste) like a bummer. Happy to say this one doesn’t.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves
2 bunches Tuscan kale, center ribs and stems removed, leaves coarsely torn
1 cup sauerkraut, drained
¼ cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 tsp. hot sauce
Kosher salt
4 slices rye or whole wheat bread
2 slices Swiss cheese (about 3 oz. total)
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature, divided

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low. Add garlic and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add kale in handfuls, stirring often and letting each addition wilt before adding the next. Stir in ½ cup water. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until kale is tender and pan is dry (add more water as needed if kale needs more time), about 5 minutes. Transfer kale to a medium bowl; discard garlic, if desired. Stir in sauerkraut, yogurt, and hot sauce; season with salt. Wipe out skillet.

    Step 2

    Divide kale mixture between 2 slices of bread. Top kale mixture with both cheeses. Close sandwiches with remaining bread, then spread 1 Tbsp. butter on top slices.

    Step 3

    Heat reserved skillet over medium-low. Add sandwiches buttered side down and press down gently with a pan lid. Butter top sides of sandwiches and cook, turning sandwiches once, until golden brown and crisp and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and cut in half before serving.

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