[NEW] Colcannon (potatoes And Cabbage)

This classic Irish side dish usually contains cream and butter. This version is lightened with low-fat milk. There's so much flavor from the garlic, thyme, and scallions that you won't miss the added fat.
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Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
6 Servings
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[NEW] Colcannon (potatoes And Cabbage)

Ingredients

  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled 6 scallions, sliced 1 head green cabbage, shredded
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered Pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

  1. Tie thyme sprigs with twine or in a cheesecloth bag. Combine milk, garlic and thyme in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently until garlic is soft (5-10 minutes). Discard thyme.
  2. Transfer the milk mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to the pan and stir in scallions. Cover and set aside.
  3. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add cabbage, cover and cook until very tender (8-10 minutes). Drain well.
  4. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, until tender (10-15 minutes).
  5. Drain the potatoes and return to the pan. Mash, gradually stirring the milk mixture into the potatoes until smooth. Stir in cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 365 g
Amount per serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.8g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2mg 0%
Sodium 252.7mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 38.7g 14%
Dietary Fiber 7.63g 29%
Total Sugars 8.7g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 0%
Calcium 156.9mg 10%
Iron 2.5mg 15%
Potassium 1014.6mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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