{"id":16530,"date":"2014-02-10T10:32:51","date_gmt":"2014-02-10T17:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=16530"},"modified":"2014-02-10T10:32:51","modified_gmt":"2014-02-10T17:32:51","slug":"root-veggie-mash-with-sauteed-kale-and-caramelized-onions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2014\/02\/root-veggie-mash-with-sauteed-kale-and-caramelized-onions\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Veggie Mash with Sauteed Kale and Caramelized Onions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Kale_mash3.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-16532\" alt=\"Root Veggie Mash with Sauteed Kale and Caramelized Onions\" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Kale_mash3-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Kale_mash3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Kale_mash3.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>This dish seems like it has all the veggies in it, and I guess it kind of does.\u00a0 I wanted a hearty side dish that could stand on it&#8217;s own next to some roast chicken or pork chops.<\/p>\n<p>Something that you could add gravy to or do nothing with and it would taste amazing.\u00a0 I was also looking for another way to use kale.\u00a0 As much as I love some sauteed kale, I do think it is one of those veggies that works better when paired with something else.<\/p>\n<p>Like <a title=\"Buttermilk Cheddar Grits With Greens\" href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2012\/07\/buttermilk-cheddar-grits-with-greens\/\">grits<\/a> or <a title=\"Spaghetti and Eggs\" href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2011\/08\/spaghetti-and-eggs\/\" target=\"_blank\">maybe on some pasta<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually I thought about dressing up some mashed potatoes and making that a more substantial dish.\u00a0 Add in the kale and this side dish became a rock star.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Andrea&#8217;s Root Veggie Mash with Sauteed Kale and Caramelized Onions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For The Onions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Small Onion, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>3TBSP Butter<\/li>\n<li>1\/2tsp Kosher Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a medium skillet, heat the butter over medium to low heat.\u00a0 When the skillet is hot, add the onions and stir.\u00a0 Sprinkle with salt and stir.\u00a0 Reduce the heat to low and stir the onions every so often.\u00a0 To caramelize onions, this takes a while.\u00a0 It will be about 30 minutes until the onions are brown and ready.\u00a0 Remove from heat and set aside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For The Kale:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 Small Bunches of Kale, stemmed and chopped<\/li>\n<li>1TBSP Olive Oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the same skillet you cooked the onions, heat over medium heat.\u00a0 Slowly add in the kale and toss with the oil.\u00a0 You will have to cook this in batches (or use a larger skillet and cook the whole bunch).\u00a0 Sautee the kale for about 5 minutes until it&#8217;s wilted.<\/p>\n<p>If the skillet seems dry, add in more oil a teaspoon at a time.\u00a0 Or you can use a tablespoon or two of water to help steam the kale.\u00a0 Just make sure the water evaporates fully.<\/p>\n<p>Remove kale from heat and set aside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For The Root Veggies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 1\/2-2 pounds of Russet Potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and chopped<\/li>\n<li>4 Medium Sized Parsnips, peeled and chopped<\/li>\n<li>2TBSP Butter<\/li>\n<li>1\/2C Whole Milk<\/li>\n<li>1tsp Salt<\/li>\n<li>1tsp Ground Black Pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a strainer, rinse the potatoes thoroughly to remove the extra starch.\u00a0 Add the potatoes and parsnips to a large pot and fill with cold water.\u00a0 Bring to a boil and cook until the parsnips are fork tender (parsnips take longer than potatoes).\u00a0 Remove from heat and drain the potatoes and parsnips.\u00a0 Add them back to the hot pot and stir to remove any extra moisture.<\/p>\n<p>Place potatoes and parsnips in a stand mixer bowl with the paddle attachment.\u00a0 Start on lowest setting, and add in the butter, milk, salt, and pepper.\u00a0 Up the setting to 2 until the mixture is creamy.\u00a0 Reduce setting back to 1 (or the lowest setting) and add in the **kale and onions.<\/p>\n<p>Turn off the stand mixer, stir the veggies with a spoon to make sure everything is combined.\u00a0 Serve up immediately and enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>**If you prepped the kale and onions earlier and they are cold, put the mash back in the large pot and heat over low heat until everything is back up to temperature.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Kale_mash4.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-16533\" alt=\"Root Veggie Mash with Sauteed Kale and Caramelized Onions\" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Kale_mash4-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Kale_mash4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Kale_mash4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I know this seems like a lot of work just for a side dish but I promise that it&#8217;s worth it!\u00a0 Plus everything can be broken down into stages. The caramelized onions and kale can be prepped ahead of time or even the day before.\u00a0 Heck, you can even prep them the week before and freeze them until you&#8217;re ready.\u00a0 Just thaw, and lightly cook in a skillet to remove any extra water from thawing.\u00a0 Then add to the mash when ready.<\/p>\n<p>This dish can even be transformed into a baked dish.\u00a0 Just add one egg to the mixture and place mixture into a greased casserole dish.\u00a0 Bake at 400 for about 15-20 minutes until it&#8217;s bubbly and golden brown on top.\u00a0 Add in some cheese (cheddar or parmesan would work great) for extra kick.\u00a0 Do this with leftovers (as this makes a lot of veggies) or prep this whole dish ahead of time and easily reheat in the oven for dinner.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a great side dish but also hearty enough to have as a standalone meal if you wanted (or <a title=\"Leftover Ideas: Mashed Potato Stuffed Peppers\" href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2014\/01\/leftover-ideas-mashed-potato-stuffed-peppers\/\" target=\"_blank\">it can even be stuffed into some peppers<\/a> or squash).<\/p>\n<p>Goodness you could even top it with a fried egg and have it for any meal!<\/p>\n<p><em>Have fun guys, and remember, always play with your food! Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This dish seems like it has all the veggies in it, and I guess it kind of does.\u00a0 I wanted a hearty side dish that could stand on it&#8217;s own next to some roast chicken or pork chops. 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