Sweet potato mash with feta and chicken meatballs is on your table this week, right? Mash season is on! My first stew of the year is a great one: sweet potato stew with feta cheese, kale and chicken meatballs. Not your average kale. It is incredibly nutritious and the sweet potato goes perfectly with the sour feta cheese. I made the chicken meatballs to go with it, but if you prefer vegetarian, you can also use veggie meatballs. Rather try a different stew? Then go for this sauerkraut stew with grilled apple!
Sweet potato mash with feta and chicken meatballs
30 minutes
Average
When is stew season?
The stamppot season traditionally runs from fall through winter, when the days get colder and people crave hearty, warm meals. Stamppot is a classic Dutch dish that is perfect for inclement days and dark evenings. The base consists of mashed potatoes, combined with vegetables such as kale, sauerkraut or carrots with onion (hutspot). Smoked sausage or bacon is often served with it for extra flavor and filling character.
The origins of stamppot go way back in Dutch history. Hutspot, for example, is associated with Leidens Ontzet in 1574, when the Spaniards left the city and the inhabitants found a pot of cooked vegetables and meat. Stamppot as we know it today developed further in the 18th and 19th centuries, when potatoes became increasingly popular in Europe. The combination of potatoes and winter vegetables proved to be a nutritious and affordable meal for many families.
Today, stew remains as popular as ever. Not only because of its nostalgic value, but also because it is easy to make and vary. As soon as temperatures drop, the stamppot season arrives and everyone can enjoy this ancient Dutch food again!
What you need:
5
750 gr (uncooked) sweet potatoes
300 gr kale
150 gr feta cheese
250 gr minced chicken
2 stalks of spring onion
dash of milk
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
salt and pepper
olive oil
These supplies are for 2-3 people
What to do:
1
Bring a large pan with a generous amount of salted water to a boil.
2
Peel the potatoes and cut into smaller pieces. Add to the pan along with the kale and cook for 15 minutes until tender and soft.
3
Mix the minced meat with a generous pinch of pepper and salt, chili powder, onion powder and paprika. Heat some oil in a frying pan and fry the meatballs in it on all sides until golden brown.
4
Drain the potatoes and kale and add the milk along with a pinch of salt and pepper and the garlic powder. Mash with a masher until coarsely mashed.
5
Crumble the feta and finely chop the spring onion. Serve the sweet potato mash with feta, chicken meatballs and the spring onion.
6
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
