Arugula (Rocket) and Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup vermouth or white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch chili pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano or parsley)
• 8 cups arugula, washed and spun dry
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 lb blue cheese, crumbled
• 6 cups mashed potatoes

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pan heat oil over medium high heat. Add onions, and garlic cook about 3-4 minutes the pan.

2. 2

   Deglaze the pan with vermouth.

3. 3

   Add salt, pepper flakes, herbs, nutmeg and arugula.

4. 4

   Remove to a dish and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pan heat milk add cheese to melt.

6. 6

   Add potatoes and mix together.

7. 7

   Toss in the wilted arugula.

8. 8

   Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.