Kale and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

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Kale and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Yields1 Serving
 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks sea salt
  4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  4 cloves garlic, minced
  1 bunch kale, 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 (optional)
  1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish
1

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.

2

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. Set aside.

3

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.

4

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 and Parmesan cheese. Y

5

ou can also add celeriac to this dish, just cook it along with the potatoes.

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, 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 (optional)
  1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

Directions

1

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.

2

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. Set aside.

3

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.

4

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 and Parmesan cheese. Y

5

ou can also add celeriac to this dish, just cook it along with the potatoes.

Notes

Kale and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes