Sprout and Leek Colcannon

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    254 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Irish

Sprout and Leek Colcannon

A Christmas twist on this traditional Irish dish, my Sprout and Leek Colcannon is perfect for using up an excess of Brussels sprouts. Perfect with baked beans and sausages on a cold winter night! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 750 g potatoes chopped into 1cm cubes
  • 50 g butter
  • 180 g leeks sliced thinly (4mm ish)
  • 180 g sprouts sliced thinly (4mm ish)
  • 4 tablespoons milk (or cream)
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions

  1. Put the diced potatoes in a pan. Cover with boiling water. Bring back to the boil and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  2. Melt the butter over a low heat. 
  3. When the butter is melted add in the sliced leeks and sprouts. Stir to coat in the melted butter then put a lid on and cook over a gentle heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. When the potatoes, leeks and sprouts are done, mash together with plenty of butter and milk (or cream), plus salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve with sausages and gravy or baked beans.

Notes

  • Suitable for freezing.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 134mg (6%) Potassium 1050mg (30%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1425IU (29%) Vitamin C 65mg (72%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 7.7mg (43%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Potassium 1050mg 22%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1425IU 29%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Calcium 122mg 12%
Iron 7.7mg 43%

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

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