Mashed Potatoes with Kale and Leeks

Submitted by hlkljgk

"i just threw this together last night when some great friends came over for dinner. it was a really tasty addition to the rest of the meal: big, fresh romaine salad, cran carrots (posted separately) sauteed mushrooms, my friend's lentil loaf (posted separately), rye bread, great spanish red wine, candidato-blueberry crumble for dessert (posted separately). and my husband and i just finished up the leftovers which reheated nicely. enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 8 medium red potatoes
• 2 cups kale, chopped (_not_ packed too snuggly ;)
• 1 medium leek, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 cup potato water
• salt and pepper

directions

1. cube and boil potatoes (with skins) in lightly salted water.
2. strain, reserve 1 cup water.
3. sautee garlic and leek in 2 Tbs oil until translucent.
4. add kale, sautee until wilted.
5. mash potatoes with reserved water, 2 remaining Tbs of oil.
6. fold in sauteed veggies.
7. add salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[Bergy]

Loved the flavor lift that the Kale, Leeks & garlic gave to the potatoes. This could be a do ahead recipe and reheat the potatoes just before serving. I have used dried Kale reconstituted with mashed potatoes - it is very good too. Thanksheather for a really good recipe. — Oct 17, 2004 Update - Made the recipe with fresh steamed Kale, chopped unfortunately did not have any leeks - still delicious thanks again Heather