Creamy stirred potatoes with spinach

This dish is a perfect example of good things happening when a food is allowed to be itself. No need to mash, or beat these guys into submission - they give up the love with a simple stir, which creates a creamy "sauce". It's a great way to sneak in healthy greens into a side dish. Since the greens are simply wilted, they retain much of their nutrient value. And you can finish this dish in a snap!

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Let's get stirring:

• 3 - 4 cups of potatoes diced into big chunks. I like purple potatoes for this, but any high starch potato will do, like a russet or Yukon gold.
  
• 2 - 3 tbs butter
  
• 1/4 or more cup of chives (Half for the dish, half for garnish. Parsley or fresh dill is also a great garnish.)
  
• 1/4 cup of cheese, lightly measured - not packed. You can always add more later if you like it a little more cheesy. (I use Parmesan, Romano and a sharp strong flavored New Zealand cheddar. It's good to balance some mild with some strong. If you like Gorgonzola, that would be good as well!)
  
• 1/4 cup of plain yogurt (I eyeball. We will know once we stir if we need more.)
  
• Small bunch of spinach, stems removed (you can leave the leaves whole - they will cook down)
  
• Salt and pepper
  
• Granulated garlic

Steam the potatoes until soft (around 20 minutes, or until a fork easily penetrates), drain, and return to the pot over medium low. If you are cooking other dishes and not ready to complete the potatoes, you can pop a lid on the and let them sit - as they get a reheat later.

Once you are ready to start stirring, the rest of the dish takes less than 10 minutes to finish. Add butter and spinach. Begin to stir until spinach wilts. This should only take a couple of minutes. If the spinach is stubborn, add a bit more butter and up the heat just a tad. They will give in eventually. Then stir in the rest of the ingredients, reducing heat. As you stir, a creamy sauce will form, generated from the yogurt, buttered and potato starches. Taste and add seasonings, more yogurt, etc. as you see fit.

Serve with your garnish of choice! These potatoes are so creamy and flavorful - the tang from the yogurt partnered with the cheese, butter and garlic creates a flavorful sauce that is light yet decadent. Who needs to mash?