Colcannon

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Colcannon is a classic Irish side dish that couples mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale. We use low-fat milk instead of the more traditional cream-and-butter combination for a lighter, but no less delicious, profile. Serve this healthy side with lamb, salmon or roast chicken any time of year--there's no need to save it just for St. Patrick's Day.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, scant 1 cup serving each

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium Low-Fat High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

6 sprigs sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup low-fat milk
6 cloves garlic, peeled
6 scallions, sliced
5 cups finely shredded green cabbage, (about 1 pound)
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Tie thyme sprigs with twine or in a cheesecloth bag. Combine milk, garlic and thyme in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently until garlic is soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard thyme.
Transfer the milk mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to the pan and stir in scallions. Cover and set aside.
Bring 1 inch salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add cabbage, cover and cook until very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and return to the pan. Mash with a potato masher or hand-held electric mixer. Gradually add the milk mixture to the potatoes, stirring until smooth. Stir in cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a warmed bowl and garnish with parsley.

Tips

To make ahead: The potatoes can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead and kept warm, covered, over a larger pan of barely simmering water.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 1998

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

98	Calories
1g	Fat
21g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 98
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g	8%
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Vitamin A 392IU	8%
Vitamin C 41mg	45%
Folate 39mcg	10%
Sodium 81mg	4%
Calcium 103mg	8%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 16mg	4%
Potassium 538mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Colcannon

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