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Kale and potato cakes

Method 

Boil or steam the potatoes (and swede if using) and mash with butter.

Saute the onion and steam the kale for a few minutes, and add both to the mix.

Season with salt and pepper, and a spoonful of horseradish sauce if you like.

Mix, form into cakes and shallow fry until golden on both sides.

Ingredients 

4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

swede, if you happen to have some, peeled and chopped

20g butter

onion, chopped

half a bag of kale, chopped

salt and pepper

horseradish sauce - optional

Season: 
Autumn
Winter
Recipe type: 
Easy
Family friendly
Versatile
Zero waste
Ingredients terms: 
Green kale
Kale
Onion
Potato
Potatoes
Swede

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