Mashed Potatoes with Greens
Ingredients:
3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
sea salt
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch kale (or other green), large stems stripped and discarded, leaves chopped
1/2+ cup warm milk or cream
freshly ground black pepper
5 scallions, white and tender green parts, chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish (optional)
fried shallots, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
- Boil potatoes 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 saute just until tender – about a minute.
- 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. Enjoy!
