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Chef John's Colcannon Recipe

Chef John's Colcannon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tbsp butter at room temperature
4 oz kale, trimmed and chopped
1 leek, light parts only, rinsed
1 bunch green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
2 tbsp butter at room temperature
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp butter , for serving
1/4 cup green onions

Directions:

Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter and lightly mash the potatoes.
Boil kale and leeks in a large pot of water until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and transfer kale and leeks to a blender. Add white parts of the green onions and 2 more tablespoons butter; blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed, 1 to 3 minutes.
Stir pureed kale mixture into the bowl of potatoes and continue to mash. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add cream and stir until desired texture. Top with 2 tablespoons butter and green parts of the green onions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	222.62 Kcal (932 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.54g	21%
Cholesterol	37.38mg	12%
Sodium	26.46mg	1%
Potassium	610.29mg	13%
Total Carbs	22.39g	7%
Sugars	1.71g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	9%
Protein	3.94g	8%
Vitamin C	32.1mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	61.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	154.18 Kcal (646 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.38g	21%
Cholesterol	25.89mg	12%
Sodium	18.33mg	1%
Potassium	422.66mg	13%
Total Carbs	15.51g	7%
Sugars	1.18g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.47g	9%
Protein	2.73g	8%
Vitamin C	22.2mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	11%
Iron	1mg	8%
Calcium	42.9mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.2

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium

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