Irish vegetarian colcannon is a hearty, satisfying, and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cold winter's day. This traditional Irish dish combines mashed potatoes, cabbage, and leeks and is often served with soda bread or oatcakes. It can be made with or without meat, but the vegetarian version is just as delicious and packed with nutrients.
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EASY IRISH COLCANNON
Traditional Irish potato dish, very easy to make. Bear in mind that the UK and Ireland weren't exactly known for their cuisine, but for authenticity, this is what you want. For unauthentic but enhanced flavor, you can add bacon bits, or Cheddar cheese, or both.
Provided by Spy Glass
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the potatoes, cabbage, and green onions into a large sauce pan, fill with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the vegetables and place into a large bowl. Mash the potatoes and vegetables with the butter using a fork until the mixture is chunky, pouring in half-and-half gradually as you mash. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 113.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
ALISON'S COLCANNON
A traditional Irish potato dish, perfect with a roast or chicken!
Provided by MORGANLF
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large pot, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, until potatoes are soft enough to mash. Drain. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and mash potatoes with 1/4 cup of butter and all of the sour cream until well blended.
- Melt remaining butter in a large pot (you can use the same pot) over medium heat. Add garlic and green onion, and cook, stirring until softened. Add the cabbage, cover the pan, and let the cabbage steam for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the cabbage mixture into the mashed potatoes, and season liberally with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 120.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
IRISH VEGETARIAN COLCANNON
There are as many variations of colcannon as there are households in Ireland, usually it has milk in it, with this vegetarian/vegan version the milk is omitted. For a variation form the colcannon into patties and fry for breakfast. If you eat eggs, crack open eggs into small pockets on top of the colcannon and bake until cooked covered. This is a very satisfying, inexpensive dish to serve
Provided by Bergy
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes until tender (20-30 minutes).
- Remove potatoes from water and save 1 cup of the liquid.
- Mash the potatoes, add salt& pepper and as much liquid as needed to make the potatoes fluffy.
- While the potatoes are cooking put 1 tbsp butter (marg) in a skillet and saute the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent (10 min) over medium heat.
- Add savoy cabbage and 1/2 cup water.
- Cover and cook until the cabbage is tender.
- Heat oven to 350F degrees.
- In another skillet add 2 cups water and cook the kale until tender, 4-5 minutes, Drain well.
- Mix everything together, Season well.
- Place mixture in a casserole dish top with the 1/2 teas butter, bake for 15-20 minutes to reheat.
IRISH COLCANNON (WINTER VEGETABLE CASSEROLE)
Make and share this Irish Colcannon (Winter Vegetable Casserole) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the potatoes and parsnips in water until tender.
- While these are cooking, chop leeks (greens as well as whites) and simmer in the milk until soft.
- Next, cook the kale or cabbage and have warm and well chopped.
- Drain the potatoes, season with mace, garlic, salt and pepper, and beat well.
- Add the cooked leeks and milk (be careful not to break down the leeks too much).
- Finally, blend in the kale or cabbage and butter.
- The texture should be that of a smooth-buttery potato with well distributed pieces of leek and kale.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Colcannon is also made by cooking layered vegetables, starting with potatoes, in a slow-cooker during the day.
- Drain vegetables, blend with milk and margarine as above and garnish with parsley.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your colcannon will taste. Look for in-season vegetables and use organic or locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't overcook the cabbage: Cabbage should be cooked until it is tender but still has a bit of a bite to it. Overcooked cabbage will be mushy and bland.
- Use a good quality butter: Butter is an important ingredient in colcannon, so it's worth using a good quality butter that has a rich, creamy flavor.
- Season to taste: Colcannon should be well-seasoned with salt and pepper. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste, such as garlic, onion, or thyme.
- Serve immediately: Colcannon is best served immediately after it is made. The potatoes will start to absorb the liquid from the cabbage and other ingredients, so it's important to serve it while it's still hot and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Colcannon is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it simple or loaded with vegetables and herbs, colcannon is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give colcannon a try.
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