Crushed Red Potatoes with Winter Greens

From EatingWell: November/December 1993

Flecks of red potato skin and deep green from the winter greens add festive color to the plate.

Crushed Red Potatoes with Winter Greens Recipe

Makes: 8 servings

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

1 pound greens such as collards, mustard greens, broccoli rabe and/or escarole, (8 cups)
2 pounds small red potatoes,scrubbed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fat-free buttermilk
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Remove tough fibrous stems and any wilted or yellow leaves from greens. Wash leaves well and cut into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
Cook potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a medium bowl. Crush with a potato masher or the back of a large spoon and set aside. Add the greens to the boiling water and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Dry the pot, add hoil and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the cooked greens and toss with the garlic. Stir in the crushed potatoes and buttermilk. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare up to 1 hour ahead and keep warm over a larger pan of barely simmering water.

Nutrition

Per serving: 119 calories; 2 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 4 g protein; 4 g fiber; 68 mg sodium; 615 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (76% daily value), Vitamin C (50% dv), Folate (29% dv), Potassium (18% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 vegetable

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