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Colcannon - Irish potatoes and cabbage

Colcannon is a classic, comforting Irish side that is easy to make and goes with so many mains.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 approx
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 12 oz potatoes
  • 4 oz cabbage
  • ½ leek
  • 2 tablespoon butter or more as needed
  • ¼ cup milk or more as needed

Instructions

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  1. Peel and dice the potatoes then set to boil in a pot of boiling water, lightly salted. Simmer until tender to a knifepoint then drain.
  2. Meanwhile, shred the cabbage and slice the leek in half rings. Warm half of the butter in a small skillet over a medium heat then add the leek. Cook a minute then add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until it wilts.
  3. Add the remaining butter, milk and some salt and pepper to the potatoes and mash. Add some more milk and butter as needed if your potatoes are still a bit dry or if you want them creamier.
  4. Mix the mashed potatoes in with the cabbage, mix through and serve. 

Notes

  • Note, if you want to make this with leftovers, you can still saute the leek and cabbage in a skillet, just do so for less time. For the potatoes, I'd suggest re-heating in the microwave and mash, if not already mashed, with milk and butter as needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 97mg (4%) Potassium 586mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 555IU (11%) Vitamin C 28.5mg (32%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 4.2mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3approx

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Potassium 586mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 555IU 11%
Vitamin C 28.5mg 32%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 4.2mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.