Creamy Kale Toast - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• Olive oil, as needed
• 5 pounds kale, ribs removed, chopped small and uniform
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 shallots, sliced
• 1 quart cold cream
• 2 quarts béchamel sauce (recipe follows)
• 1 thick slice whole-wheat bread
• 1 quart shaved parmesan, plus more for garnish
• Nutmeg, as needed
• ⅓ pound butter
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 quarts whole milk