Kale and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

* 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
* sea salt to taste
* 2 tablespoon grape seed oil
* 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 bunch kale, large stems stripped and discarded, leaves chopped
* freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped finely

Directions

* Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil and continue boiling for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
* Heat two tablespoons of grape seed oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat
* Add the garlic, chopped kale, a big pinch of salt, and saute just until tender, and then set aside
* Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork
* Add sea salt and black pepper and olive oil and mix well
* Add the kale on top of the potatoes and give a quick stir
* Garnish with scallions

Cook Time and Prep time: 30 min
Serves: 6

Recipe courtesy of wholefoods.com with adjustments made bydrpatelsdiet.com !

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