How to make a Saint Patrick's Day dish: Irish Colcannon recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense and adds a unique taste.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: regular onions

Chives provide a milder onion flavor and are often more affordable.

Bring the cabbage and water to a boil in a pot and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

Drain the cabbage into another pot to reserve the cooking liquid.

Peel the potatoes and quarter them, then add them to the pot with the reserved cabbage cooking liquid and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Bring the milk and scallions to a boil.

Drain the potatoes and mash them.

Add the milk and scallions mixture to the mashed potatoes and beat until well blended.

Stir in the cooked cabbage, salt, and pepper.

Plate the mixture in a bowl, drizzle with melted butter, and top with fried egg (cooked in bacon fat) and bacon, garnished with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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