Red Potato and Cabbage (Colcannon)
Colcannon is a warm, traditional Irish-style dish of creamy mashed red potatoes blended with sautéed cabbage and onions for a hearty, flavorful side.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 11
Ingredients
- 1 pound red potatoes (about 3-4 cups chopped)
- 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 6 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- (about 1/2 head)
- 1 cup nonfat or 1% milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Scrub potatoes but do not peel. Cut into quarters. Cook in boiling water or steam until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- While potatoes cook, heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until it becomes clear, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage begins to brown, about 4-6 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add milk, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until cabbage is tender, about 6-8 minutes.
- Drain potatoes. Add cabbage mixture to potatoes. Mash with a potato masher or large fork to reach desired texture. Serve warm.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 60 |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 2 g |