Potato and Kale Cakes
Potato cakes remind me of having ‘breakfast for dinner as a kid’ and this grown-up version adds more nutrition and savory flavors. Goes especially great with tzatziki.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Russett Potatoes
- 1 T Butter
- ½ C Yellow Onion (about 1 small)
- 1 t Minced Garlic
- ½ lb Kale
- 3 t Rubbed Sage
- 2 t Thyme
- Paprika
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Kosher Salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1 Scrub And Dice The Potatoes Into: Scrub and dice the potatoes into 1” cubes. Add to boiling salted water and cook until tender; drain and set aside.
- 2 Wash The Kale, Remove The Rib: Wash the kale, remove the rib, and chop.
- 3 Dice The Onion: Dice the onion.
- 4 Heat The Butter In A Pan: Heat the butter in a pan and saute the onion until soft but not translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 5 Add The Kale And Garlic, And: Add the kale and garlic, and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6 Smash About ½ Of The Potatoes: Smash about ½ of the potatoes and add the onion, kale, and spices. Season to taste.
- 7 Form Into Cakes, About 1” Thick: Form into cakes, about 1” thick. If they are not staying together, smash more of the potato.
- 8 Place The Cakes On An Oiled: Place the cakes on an oiled baking sheet and dust them with the paprika. Cook the cakes at 400 degrees until starting to brown, about 20 minutes.
Pro Tips & Delicious Variations
- This makes an elegant side dish when served on a bed of Pureed Turnips.
- Use ½ potato and ½ turnips.
- Serve with a dollop of tzatziki for a deeper, richer flavor.
- Use whatever paprika you prefer, from sweet to smoked to hot.
- These can also be pan fried.