Mashed Potatoes-Carrots-Parsnip-Kale

Prep Time: 1/2 hour

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4-6

Description
Mashed potatoes in a healthy combination with root and winter vegetables. An easy one-pot meal

Ingredients

 * 1 large onion, diced
 * 600 g / 20 oz potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
 * 400 g / 10 oz carrots, peeled and cut into medium size chunks
 * 1 large parsnip, peeled and cut into medium size chunks
 * 500 g / 16 oz kale, washed, stemmed and cut into 1 inch strips
 * salt and pepper
 * 1 – 2 lb smoked sausage
 * 2 – 4 tbsp butter

Directions

 * 1) In a large pot saute onion until golden.
 * 2) Add root vegetables and saute for 2 minutes.
 * 3) Add ½ inch of water to pot, salt and pepper, place sausage on top and add kale last.
 * 4) Don't mix!.
 * 5) Cover pot with lid and cook until potatoes are soft.
 * 6) Check to make sure water has not totally evaporated.
 * 7) Take out sausage and put aside.
 * 8) Add butter to pot and mash vegetables to desired consistency.
 * 9) Serve immediately along with sausage.