Spinach and Semi Mashed Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I love spinach and I love potatoes ... who doesn't? Well I just didn't like the idea of every day mashed potatoes mixed with spinach and they called it a new dish. It just wasn't good and had no uniqueness and was boring. So, this is my take, a rustic mash, some onion smashed reds, fresh parsley, cream a little spice with red pepper and definitely fresh spinach makes this a very nice dish. Besides, I love them being just shy of mashed ... the rustic quality gives them a nice texture. Comfort food with a twist. Ingredients:
5 ounces baby spinach (1 bag of dole, or similar brand baby spinach) |
3 cups potatoes, rough diced (i prefer red potatoes diced, skin on is fine) |
1 cup heavy cream |
1 1/2 cups chicken broth |
1 tablespoon garlic, minced |
1/2 cup shallot, diced |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
2 teaspoons ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon fresh parsley |
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
2 tablespoons butter (1 teaspoon to saute the onion and garlic, the rest to add to the potatoes) |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated as a garnish |
Directions:
1. In a large sauce pan and 1 teaspoon of butter add the garlic and onion and cook 1 minute, just to get the raw flavor out and start cooking the onion.
2. Add the chicken broth, cream and potatoes bring to medium heat. Cook 10-12 minutes until soft but not too soft. You want a little texture to them. When you mash them with a fork you don't want them completely fall apart. Then go ahead mash them up.
3. Last step - add the spinach. Cover and cook on medium until the spinach is wilted. Just until wilted. 3-4 minutes if that. Season with salt and pepper and a dash of nutmeg. I like to add a teaspoon of fresh parsley and a dash of red pepper flakes. Add the rest of the butter and If it is too thin, just add some more chicken broth or for a more creamy texture you can add so more cream. Don't be afraid to add more broth or more cream if you want. There is no right or wrong.
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