Friday, June 5, 2009

Recipe: Potato and Kale Hash

Ingredients:

1 bunch of kale
4 medium red potatoes
1 large sweet potato
6 thick slices of applewood smoked bacon
2 tbsp. of minced garlic
3 medium jalapeno peppers
1 large Vidalia onion

Directions:

Peel the potatoes. Bring a large pot of water up to boil and place the potatoes in it. Blanch the potatoes for about 8 minutes to soften. Use a grater to shred the potatoes and set aside.

Chop off the stiff stems of the kale. Using your hands, tear the kale leaves and remaining stems into smaller pieces and place into a colander. Dampen three paper towels with cold water and place the damp paper towels over the greens in the colander. Microwave the greens for 3 1/2 minutes to wilt.

Lightly dice the onion and jalapeno peppers. Add to a food processor with the garlic. Pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and blended.

Dice bacon slices into small pieces. Cook in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat until browned. Add the shredded potatoes and continue cooking for approximately 10 - 12 minutes, turning frequently. Add the kale and the onion/jalapeno/garlic mixture and continue cooking for another 5 - 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

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