Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes With Cabbage)

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish often served on Halloween. It is believed that hiding a ring, coin, or thimble in the colcannon brings good luck to the person who finds it.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes With Cabbage)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mashing Cuisine: Irish Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 200 gram Cabbage
• 50 gram Butter
• 100 milliliter Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the potatoes into small chunks.
2. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
3. While the potatoes are cooking, shred the cabbage.
4. In a separate pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shredded cabbage and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the cooked cabbage, butter, and milk. Mash until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Let the colcannon rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Serve hot as a side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.