Recipe for kale with potatoes and fresh pepper sausages

Rezept für Grünkohl mit Kartoffeln und frischen Pfefferbeissern

Hearty kale, combined with spicy pepper sausages and creamy potatoes – a true comfort dish for cold days! Perfectly seasoned and traditionally prepared, this recipe provides warming enjoyment on the plate. Ideal for a rustic lunch or a hearty dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 500 g kale (fresh or frozen)
  • 600 g potatoes (preferably waxy)
  • 300 g fresh pepper sausages (or other sausages of choice)
  • 1 onion
  • 2-3 tbsp oil (z.B. Sunflower oil)
  • 500 ml vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 1-2 bay leaves (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Preparation of the kale: If you are using fresh kale, wash the leaves thoroughly and remove the thick stems. Cut the leaves into small pieces. If using frozen kale, you can skip this step.
  2. Prepare the potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes.
  3. Sauté the onion: Heat the oil in a large pot and add the diced onion.Sauté them over medium heat until they are translucent.
  4. Add kale: Add the prepared kale to the pot and sauté briefly. This helps to intensify the flavor.
  5. Add broth and potatoes: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the potato cubes along with the mustard and bay leaves. Bring everything to a boil.
  6. Cooking: Reduce the heat and let the dish simmer with the lid on for about 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are soft. Stir occasionally.
  7. Sauté pepper sausages: In a separate pan, sauté the pepper sausages in a little oil until they are nicely browned.
  8. Taste: Remove the bay leaves and season the kale with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to taste.
  9. Serve: Arrange the kale with the potatoes on plates and place the fried pepper sausages on top. 

Enjoy your meal!