Sauteed Mushrooms and Kale
Now that I’m feeding a family of four I’ve realized how important side dishes are. It used to be that a pound of pasta would be enough for us. That’s not the case anymore. Reno and Miles can easily eat more then 1/2 a pound combined, especially if there is pesto involved! My husband is also a big eater so the 1 pound isn’t cutting it anymore. There have been many nights where I haven’t made enough food!
I’ve never been a side dish maker. My dinners are generally a one pot meal type of thing. Its easier that way and less to clean up. But now I have to make more food for my always hungry family. One of my favorite, recent, side dishes was a Mushroom and Kale saute. It was a last minute type of thing and it was perfect. Garlic and red pepper flakes sauteed with mixed wild mushrooms and kale. That’s it. I even used pre cut and washed kale which saved time and even more dishes.
It went perfectly with some brown rice pasta covered in homemade pesto. I never want to eat pesto pasta again without some kale and mushrooms on the side.
What are some of your favorite side dishes to make?