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Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the shredded kale to the onions and mix well...

Prep 20 mins
Cook 45 mins
Servings 6
Difficulty Hard
Per serving £0.30

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S by Steven Tobin · Published 30 Apr 2026
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Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the shredded kale to the onions and mix well. Turn the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, remove the lid, add salt to taste, and stir in the cream. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. The cream will thicken slightly, making for a deliciously rich creame...

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  1. 1
    Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat until shimmering
  2. 2
    Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes
  3. 3
    Add the shredded kale to the onions and mix well
  4. 4
    Turn the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 5 minutes
  5. 5
    After 5 minutes, remove the lid, add salt to taste, and stir in the cream
  6. 6
    Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally
  7. 7
    The cream will thicken slightly, making for a deliciously rich creamed kale and onions
  8. 8
    Serve it up with your favorite Kenyan stew, and a side of ugali!

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Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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