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Colcannon (Traditional Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage)

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Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes and cabbage made simply for a warm, comforting vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 281
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 3 cups green cabbage finely sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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small soup pot

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Place potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook for 20 minutes until potatoes are very tender. Drain well.
  3. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Add cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  5. Mash potatoes with remaining butter and milk until smooth.
  6. Fold cooked cabbage into the mashed potatoes.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 1092mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 368IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Traditionally served hot with extra butter on top.
Kale can be used instead of cabbage if preferred.
Best enjoyed fresh.

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