Easy Irish Colcannon Recipe | for St. Patrick’s Day 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.

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

Drain potatoes and return to pot over low heat to evaporate excess moisture.

Mash potatoes until smooth and creamy.

Chop cabbage, kale, and green onions finely.

In a separate pan, sauté cabbage and kale in butter until wilted, about 5-7 minutes.

Add green onions to the cabbage and kale and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Combine mashed potatoes with the cabbage and kale mixture.

Stir in milk until desired consistency is reached.

Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with additional butter if desired.

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