Creamy Cauliflower Mash with Kale (Low-Carb Colcannon)

Name: Creamy Cauliflower Mash with Kale (Low-Carb Colcannon)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups 1 large head cauliflower, cut up into florets; 4 teaspoons unsalted butter; 3 cups chopped kale; 4 cloves crushed garlic; 2 chopped scallions; 1/3 cup fat free milk; Kosher salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
112 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Creamy Cauliflower Mash with Kale (Low-Carb Colcannon)

Iris Warren

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Colcannon is an Irish mashed potato dish mixed with greens and sometimes cabbage. This low-carb mash uses cauliflower in place of potatoes and added kale, which I have to say is really darn good!

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Ingredients

Servings

6 cups 1 large head cauliflower, cut up into florets
4 teaspoons unsalted butter
3 cups chopped kale
4 cloves crushed garlic
2 chopped scallions
1/3 cup fat free milk
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Boil the cauliflower: Put the cauliflower in a medium pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Add salt, and bring to a boil.
Cook, covered until fork tender. 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander (reserving some liquid if needed).
In the same pot, melt 1 teaspoon butter medium high heat and add the garlic and scallions, cook 30 seconds, add the kale, 1/4 tsp salt, cover and cook until wilted, 6 to 7 minutes.
In a blender, puree the cauliflower with milk, transfer to the pot with the greens and add 2 teaspoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, keep warm.
To serve, transfer to a bowl and top with remaining teaspoon butter.

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Serving 3/4 cup Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 78mg (3%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%)