Boerenkool

Warm, hearty, and quintessentially Dutch, Boerenkool is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy mashed potatoes with vibrant kale and savory smoked sausage. This traditional dish is a delicious way to showcase simple, wholesome ingredients, including tender starchy potatoes, finely chopped kale, and succulent rookworst, a classic smoked sausage. The kale and potatoes are simmered together, then mashed with butter and milk to create a rich and velvety texture, perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper. Served alongside slices of smoky sausage and optionally paired with a tangy mustard dip, Boerenkool is a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare in under an hour. Perfect for chilly nights, this Dutch favorite is a nutritious, crowd-pleasing recipe that brings rustic charm to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Kale (finely chopped)
• 1 kilogram Potatoes (starchy, peeled and cubed)
• 1 piece Smoked sausage (rookworst or similar)
• 50 grams Butter
• 100 milliliters Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Mustard (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

1. Peel and cube the potatoes, then place them in a large pot with salted water.

Step 2

2. Add the finely chopped kale on top of the potatoes. Do not stir.

Step 3

3. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes and kale simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 4

4. While the potatoes and kale are cooking, prepare the smoked sausage according to the package instructions (usually by heating it in simmering water for 15-20 minutes).

Step 5

5. Once the potatoes and kale are cooked, drain the water completely and return them to the pot.

Step 6

6. Add the butter and milk to the pot. Mash the potatoes and kale together until smooth and well combined. Adjust the texture by adding more milk if needed.

Step 7

7. Season the mash with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

8. Slice the smoked sausage and serve it alongside the Boerenkool mash. Optionally, serve with mustard on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1789.5 grams (1789.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1723

Total Fat 75.70g	97%
Saturated Fat 34.80g	174%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 187mg	62%
Sodium 4146mg	180%
Total Carbohydrate 226.90g	83%
Dietary Fiber 25.00g	89%
Total Sugars 18.70g
Protein 55.40g	111%

Vitamin D 73IU	367%
Calcium 1358mg	104%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 6986mg	149%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.6%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 50.1%