Colcannon ☘ Traditional Irish Dish ☘ Have You Tried?

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: savoy cabbage

Kale adds nutrients while savoy cabbage is often less expensive.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: leeks

Chives provide a similar flavor with fewer calories.

Cook potatoes and mash with 1 or 2 tbsp butter.

Dice cabbage and boil for 5-10 minutes until tender, then drain.

Heat 2 tbsp butter and pepper in a skillet. Cook cabbage until flavors meld together, being careful not to brown.

Add milk, salt, and the rest of the butter to the pan along with the sliced green onions. Cook for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.

Remove from heat, stir in mashed potatoes and cooked cabbage. Mix well and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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