Kale and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
This recipe for mashed potatoes has the healthy addition of kale and olive oil.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- sea salt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch kale, large stems stripped and discarded, leaves chopped
- 1/2 cup milk, warm, or cream
- black pepper, freshly ground
- 5 green onions, white and tender green parts, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, freshly grated, for garnish (optional)
- fried shallots, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil and continue boiling for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, chopped kale, a big pinch of salt, and sauté just until tender - about a minute. Set aside.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork. Slowly stir in the milk a few big splashes at a time. You are after a thick, creamy texture, so if your potatoes are on the dry side keep adding milk until the texture is right. Season with salt and pepper.
- Dump the kale on top of the potatoes and give a quick stir. Transfer to a serving bowl, make a well in the center of the potatoes and pour the remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with the scallions, Parmesan cheese, and shallots.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 847mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1754IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg
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