Summery One-Pot Dish With Kale, Tomatoes and Cheese
"I have a share in a CSA farm, which provides me with more kale than I know what to do with (I get curly kale, Red Russian kale, and Toscano kale). This recipe is a nice healthful way to enjoy all that kale! A meal in itself!"
photo by loof751
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh kale
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 1⁄2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters (about 6 medium)
- 1⁄2 cup white wine
- butter or margarine
- 2 onions, peeled and minced
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- 1 lb tomatoes, washed and quartered
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil or 1/3 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1/3 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 pinch sugar (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1⁄2 lb grated gouda cheese
directions
- Strip leaves from tough stalks and chop. Discard tough stalks. Chop leaves and tender stalks. Combine prepared kale with 1-1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes and wine. Simmer for 30 minutes or until very tender. Only a little liquid will be left.
- Using a potato masher or electric mixer, beat until potatoes and kale are thoroughly blended. Set aside.
- While kale and potatoes cook, melt 2 T. butter or margarine in saucepan. When butter is lightly browned, add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent. Now add tomatoes and herbs. Cook until tomatoes are soft. Taste, and add sugar, salt, and pepper to season. Pour into a blender and blend to obtain a medium-thick sauce.
- To assemble, butter a 2-quart ovenproof dish and layer the ingredients, beginning with the kale mixture, then tomato sauce, then cheese; repeat once more and top with cheese. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
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Reviews
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This was a nice side dish. I used kale and tomatoes from our garden. I especially liked the tomato/onion sauce. It's definitely not a one pot dish, though. I used a few pans and the blender, then another pan to cook it in. That said, it was a nice complement to our meal tonight. Thank you for posting! Made for Culinary Quest PNW - for the International Agents of Quest -
Tasty, hearty dish! I used oregano instead of marjoram, otherwise made as directed. Adding the wine to the cooking liquid for the kale and potatoes added a nice flavor dimension. Not exactly a one-pot dish but tasty non the less - thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Tasty, hearty dish! I used oregano instead of marjoram, otherwise made as directed. Adding the wine to the cooking liquid for the kale and potatoes added a nice flavor dimension. Not exactly a one-pot dish but tasty non the less - thanks for sharing the recipe!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
