Shrimp, Kale and Sweet Potato Skillet

Shrimp, Sweet Potato and Kale Skillet

Ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup onions — diced
  pinch crushed red pepper — to taste
• 2 cloves garlic — minced
• 2 cups sweet potatoes — diced
• 2 cups shrimp — peeled, deveined, and thawed if frozen
• 3 cups trimmed and coarsely chopped kale leaves
• salt and ground black pepper

Directions:

• In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onions and crushed red pepper.
• Cook until the onions are soft and golden.
• Add the garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds.
• Add the sweet potatoes, and cook until soft. Add a few tablespoons or ¼ cup of water to help steam the sweet potatoes, if necessary.
• Add the shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink.
• Turn the heat to low, and add the kale, stirring until wilted.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• *Optional red pepper flakes

Makes 4 Servings.