St. Patrick's Day - Irish COLCANNON

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.

Peel 4 potatoes and cut them into smaller chunks.

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

While the potatoes are boiling, shred about 2 cups of cabbage.

Preheat the oven to 425°F for the sausages.

Prepare the sausages (cheddar bear turkey sausages) in a glass baking dish, spraying the pan to prevent sticking.

Once the oven is preheated, place the sausages in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes.

Cut the leeks into thin half-moon slices, discarding the tops and using the white parts.

Chop 2 scallions thinly and set aside.

Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and return them to the pot to evaporate excess moisture.

In a wok, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Add the sliced leeks to the melted butter and cook until softened.

Add the shredded cabbage to the leeks and cook together until tender.

In a separate pot, combine 2 cups of milk and 1/2 cup of water, bringing it to a simmer.

Mash the drained potatoes until smooth, then stir in the cooked cabbage and leeks.

Pour the simmering milk and water mixture into the mashed potatoes and mix until fully incorporated.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with a slab of butter in the middle.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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