Easy Colcannon

This tasty and traditional Irish recipe for buttery potatoes and cabbage is good any time of year.

Easy Colcannon

Average Rating: 4.466666

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 7-1/2 cups chopped cabbage
  • 8 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/3 cup reduced-fat butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender, adding the cabbage during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine green onions and milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until onions are soft.
  • 3. Drain potato mixture. Mash with milk mixture, butter, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 131 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.