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Looking for a healthy and tasty way to start the day? These garlic home fries with kale are easy to make and perfect with homemade ketchup or eggs over-easy!

Garlic Home Fries with Kale in a cast iron skillet as seen from above

On busy weekday mornings, I usually want something quick and easy to feed the family and myself. But on the weekends, I love to take my time to make a fun and delicious breakfast.

These garlic home fries with kale are one of my weekend favorites! The potatoes turn out so wonderfully crispy while the garlic and kale add a nice boost of nutrition.

And the entire recipe comes together in one-skillet! It’s a healthy and easy alternative to packaged hashbrowns or fast-food French Fries.

How to make garlic home fries with kale

These delicious and crispy potatoes come together in just a few easy steps with basic ingredients.

Step 1: In a medium skillet, preferably a cast-iron one, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Add the potatoes and salt, then mix to combine.

Step 3: Cook, stirring often, until the potatoes get some color, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 4: Reduce heat to low and cover the pan. Continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes until you can easily pierce the potatoes with a fork.

Step 5: Add the garlic, kale, and water, then mix to combine. Cover the skillet and let everything cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale wilts.

Step 6: Season to taste with pepper and serve hot.

That’s it! This entire dish can be ready in about 30 minutes or less.

Home fries on a plate next to a ramekin of ketchup

What to eat with this recipe

Now that you have delicious and crispy potatoes with kale, how should you enjoy them?

Of course, you can eat this dish just as it is. The kale is packed with vitamins and nutrients, and the potatoes are nice and hearty! I like to serve with some homemade ketchup for dipping.

Another option is to sprinkle on some cheddar for tasty cheesy potatoes. I made this dish with cheese for the kids once, and they’ve been asking for it that way ever since.

And finally, one of my favorite ways to enjoy potatoes is with two eggs cooked over easy! Add some bacon or lower-sodium sausage for the perfect all-American breakfast.

Storage

These potatoes are best right out of the skillet. Just like regular French Fries, they’re never quite as crispy when you try to reheat them.

But that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth saving! Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Other easy breakfast recipes

A healthy breakfast is one of the best ways to start your morning. It sets the tone for the entire day! Here are a few of my favorite recipes for giving myself a healthy boost of energy first thing:

You can also take a look at this roundup of diabetes-friendly breakfast recipes for more inspiration.

When you’ve tried this dish, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

Garlic Home Fries with Kale

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Looking for a healthy and tasty way to start the day? These garlic home fries with kale are easy to make and perfect with homemade ketchup or eggs over-easy!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 small Yukon Gold potatoes, (diced)
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, (finely minced)
  • 2-3 medium kale leaves, (stems removed and finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium skillet, preferably a cast-iron one, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add the potatoes and salt, then mix to combine.
    2 small Yukon Gold potatoes, ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Cook, stirring often, until the potatoes get some color, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover the pan. Continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes until you can easily pierce the potatoes with a fork.
  • Add the garlic, kale, and water, then mix to combine. Cover the skillet and let everything cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale wilts.
    4 cloves garlic, 2-3 medium kale leaves, 1 tablespoon water
  • Season to taste with pepper and serve hot.
    Freshly ground black pepper

Notes

This recipe is for 2 servings.
If you’d like to reduce the amount of fat in this recipe, use a nonstick pan and skip the olive oil or use cooking spray. You won’t get the nice brown bits on the potatoes, but they will still taste good.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Garlic Home Fries with Kale
Amount per Serving
Calories
225
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
5
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
285
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
5
g
20
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
0
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
 
35
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.