Garlic and Kale Smashed Potatoes
A delicious twist on traditional mashed potatoes, this is a fantastic (and sneaky) way to incorporate more greens into your diet.
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 pounds small red potatoes
- ¼ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 6 large cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ tsp sea salt, or to taste
- ½ cup chopped kale
- 4 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-high. Continue cooking until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. To test if the potatoes are done, slip a small paring knife into one of the larger potatoes.
- 2. Drain the potatoes in a strainer.
- 3. Return the empty pot to the stove-top and add plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, garlic, and sea salt. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4. Add kale and sauté for 15 seconds.
- 5. Remove from the heat and add the green onions and potatoes to the pot.
- 6. Using the back of a fork or a large spoon, gently press down on each potato until the skin breaks and the potato smashes just a little. Continue until all potatoes are lightly crushed.
- 7. Gently stir the potatoes and the “butter” mixture together until combined. Some of the potatoes will break down but this is okay.
- 8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
- 1. Do not overcook the garlic or the greens!
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