Irish Colcannon (Creamy Potatoes and Cabbage) Recipe

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Irish Colcannon (Creamy Potatoes and Cabbage)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb cabbage or 1 lb kale
  • 2 small leeks or 2 small onions or 6 green onions
  • 1/2 cup cream or 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp mace

Directions:

  1. Strip outer leaves from cabbage.
  2. Shred cabbage (or kale), place in a saucepan with water to cover the bottom and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer until crisp-tender, about 5-10 minutes.
  4. Drain well.
  5. (opt.) Liquefy in blender.
  6. Boil potatoes in a separate kettle, covered with water, until tender.
  7. In a small saucepan cook leeks or onions and cream(or milk) about 10 minutes.
  8. Mash potatoes then season with salt, pepper and mace.
  9. Mix in the onions and milk.
  10. Combine the potato mixture with cabbage or kale, beating it to a pale green fluff over low heat.
  11. Pour into a deep warmed dish.
  12. Dab with butter or margarine.
  13. NOTE: Leftovers can be fried in oil until crisp and brown on both sides.
  14. OPTION: Substitute ground nutmeg for mace.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 128.51 Kcal (538 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.43g 4%
Cholesterol 7.46mg 2%
Sodium 166.31mg 7%
Potassium 463.68mg 10%
Total Carbs 24.66g 8%
Sugars 6.48g 26%
Dietary Fiber 5.15g 21%
Protein 3.47g 7%
Vitamin C 33.2mg 55%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 92mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 63.83 Kcal (267 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.21g 4%
Cholesterol 3.71mg 2%
Sodium 82.6mg 7%
Potassium 230.3mg 10%
Total Carbs 12.25g 8%
Sugars 3.22g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.56g 21%
Protein 1.73g 7%
Vitamin C 16.5mg 55%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 25%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 45.7mg 9%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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