Braised Kale, Potatoes and Mushrooms

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup water
 * 1 lb kale, stemmed and torn into large pieces
 * 1 cup diced uncooked red potatoes, with skins
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 cup chopped or sliced portobello mushrooms
 * 2 medium shallots, minced
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Place potatoes in medium saucepan of salted water.
 * 2) Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
 * 3) Drain well and set aside.
 * 4) Meanwhile, in large, wide skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
 * 5) Add mushrooms, shallots and garlic and cook, stirring often, until shallots are soft and mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
 * 6) Season with salt and pepper to taste.
 * 7) Add kale to mushroom mixture and cook, stirring often, 1 minute.
 * 8) Add water and cooked potatoes.
 * 9) Cover and cook until kale is bright green, about 5 minutes.
 * 10) Serve warm.