Boerenkool Met Rookworst (Curly Kale with Smoked Sausages)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Boerenkool met Rookworst (Curly Kale with Smoked Sausages) is a classic Dutch winter dish

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

685

Sugar

Fat

46g

Boerenkool met Rookworst (Curly Kale with Smoked Sausages) is a classic Dutch winter dish that has been enjoyed for generations. The dish is popular throughout the Netherlands, especially during the colder months when kale is in season. The recipe itself is very simple and easy to make, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The dish is often served with mustard and pickles on the side, which add a bit of flavor and zing to the meal. Despite its humble origin, Boerenkool met Rookworst is a beloved comfort food that can warm you up from the inside out.

Instructions

1.	Peel the potatoes and cut them into small pieces.
2.	Put the potatoes in a large pan with just enough water to cover them. Add salt and bring to the boil.
3.	Wash the kale by removing the leaves from the stems. Cut the kale into smaller pieces.
4.	Add the kale to the potatoes, bring to the boil again, and cook for 20 minutes.
5.	In another pan, cook the smoked sausages for about 15 minutes.
6.	While the sausages are cooking, bake the bacon in a bit of oil until crispy. Take the bacon out of the pan, crumble, and set aside.
7.	Once the potatoes and kale are cooked through, drain off any remaining water and mash the vegetables. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Add the crushed oats or porridge oats to the vegetables and mix well.
8.	Serve the mashed vegetables with the smoked sausages and bacon.

PROS

Boerenkool met Rookworst is a filling and hearty meal, perfect for cold winter days.
It’s easy and quick to make, and the ingredients are inexpensive.
The dish is also gluten-free and can be made dairy-free by using plant-based milk instead of cream.

CONS

Boerenkool met Rookworst is not a very visually appealing dish as it is all greyish-green in color.
It’s also a bit high in calories and fat due to the smoked sausages and bacon, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.
The dish might not be very suitable for vegetarians or vegans as it contains meat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Boerenkool met Rookworst is a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, and potassium, thanks to its kale and potato base. The dish also contains protein and healthy fats from the smoked sausages and bacon. The oats used in the recipe provide dietary fiber, which is good for digestion.

	2 lbs kale
	2 lbs potatoes
	2 ounces crushed oats or 2 ounces porridge oats
	6 large smoked sausage
	6 ounces streaky bacon
	salt
	pepper
	nutmeg