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Irish Colcannon Potatoes

Celebrate St. Patty's day with a hefty bowl of Irish Colcannon Potatoes made with leeks, cabbage and caramelized onions. The perfect side dish to grilled chicken

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

For Irish Colcannon Potatoes
  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup butter plus more for serving
  • 1 leek cleaned and chopped
  • 1 large onion Sliced
  • 1/4 head of Green cabbage chopped
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place potatoes in a large pot covered with water. Add salt and bring to a boil until fork tender. About 15 to 20 minutes
  2. In the meantime, cook onion with 1 tablespoon of butter on medium low heat.
  3. When onion starts to soften, add salt and the rest of the butter and sprinkle the cabbage and leek. Cook until onion caramelizes, and the other veggies become tender. Season with salt and pepper
  4. When potatoes are tender, drain, and return to pot. Mash with milk, and add the veggies. Stir and test of seasoning
  5. Serve hot with a pad of butter in the middle and garnish with green onions

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 124mg (5%) Potassium 986mg (28%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 750IU (15%) Vitamin C 31.8mg (35%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Potassium 986mg 21%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 750IU 15%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 35%
Calcium 122mg 12%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

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