#spinach mashed potatoes

[simoneharris79]

Recipes for: Baked Lamb Shanks, Creamy broccoli and cauliflower, Spinach Mashed Potatoes.

[allwayshungry]

Spinach Mashed Potatoes with Beluga Lentils (serves 4)

Ingredients: 4 cups baby spinach 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped grated Parmigiano, to taste 2 tbsp of butter, divided Splash of heavy cream or milk 2 cups cooked beluga lentils Sour cream, to taste extra virgin olive oil, as needed a sprinkle of flax seeds (optional) fresh mint (optional)

Directions: Add potatoes to a large stock pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, then mash with milk and 1 tbsp of butter.

Meanwhile, briefly sauté spinach with remaining butter until it is wilted and bright green. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in a good amount of grated Parmigiano. Puree the spinach, then fold it into the mashed potatoes. To assemble the bowls, add a dollop of spinach mashed potatoes to the bottom of a bowl, then top with a scoop of cooked lentils, sour cream to taste and a drizzle of olive oil. Top with a sprinkle of flax seeds and fresh mint, if desired.