Cajun Steak Frites with Kale

Cajun Steak Frites with KaleThis complete meal, from myrecieps.com, shows how kale pairs well with spicy, Cajun meat and crispy frites.INGREDIENTSFrites:• 1 pound baking potatoes, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips• 1 tablespoon olive oil• 1 teaspoon hot sauce• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme• 1/4 teaspoon garlic saltSteak:• (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed• 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin• 1/8 teaspoon paprika• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepperKale:• 1 tablespoon olive oil• 1 garlic clove, minced• 1 pound kale, stemmed and shredded• 1/4 cup water• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar• 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and freshly ground black pepperDIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 500°. To prepare frites, heat a large baking sheet in oven for 5 minutes. Combine potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, and hot sauce in a large bowl. Add 3/4 teaspoon thyme and garlic salt; toss to combine. Remove preheated pan from oven. Coat pan with cooking spray. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on prepared pan. Bake at 500° for 40 minutes or until crisp, turning once after 20 minutes. Remove from oven; cover and keep warm. Preheat broiler. To prepare steak, let steak stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt and next 8 ingredients (through 1/8 teaspoon black pepper); sprinkle both sides of steak with spice blend. Place steak on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Cover and let rest 5 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. To prepare kale, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and minced garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add kale and 1/4 cup water; cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and remaining ingredients. Arrange kale, steak and frites on each of 4 plates.[print-me target=".post-content"]