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Colcannon

Recipe #485 | 45 min | 25 min prep | SERVES 6 , 6 servings (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: troyh

Posted on: Aug 28, 1999

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs kale, washed with stems removed (can also use cabbage)
  • cups water
  • tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/4 lbs potato, peeled and cut into quarters
  • cup leek, cleaned chopped (white part only)
  • cup milk
  • pinch mace, ground
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In a large pot, simmer the kale along with oil and 2 cups water for 10 minutes.
    2. 2
      Drain kale and let cool a bit before chopping it finely, then set aside and cover to keep it warm.
    3. 3
      In a small pot, bring potatoes and water to a boil and simmer until tender.
    4. 4
      In another small pot, simmer leeks in milk for 10 minutes, then turn off heat and cover to keep warm.
    5. 5
      Drain the potatoes and puree them into the large pot. Add leeks with the milk, and cooked kale. Beat with a spoon or whisk until fluffy, then season with mace, salt and pepper.
    6. 6
      Top with melted butter and garnish with parsley if desired.
    7. 7
      Yields 6 servings.

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    From: ETL

    On Jan 18, 2006

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    On Jan 17, 2006

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  • From: Heather Sullivan

    On May 13, 2005

    This is my favourite sidedish that uses kale. I leave out the melted butter, though, as I don't think it's needed. It can be a little bit stressful because of juggling the different pots and pans but it's well worth it.

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  • From: likethepear

    On Jun 7, 2004

    Good recipe, but real colcannon should contain chopped ham, or chopped bacon.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (345g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    Calories 311
    Calories from Fat 179 (57%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 19.9g 30%
    Saturated Fat 11.1g 55%
    Monounsaturated Fat 6.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 46mg 15%
    Sodium 179mg 7%
    Potassium 914mg 26%
    Total Carbohydrate 30.1g 10%
    Dietary Fiber 4.3g 17%
    Sugars 1.3g
    Protein 6.8g 13%
    Vitamin A 15351mcg 307%
    Vitamin B6 0.6mg 29%
    Vitamin B12 0.2mcg 3%
    Vitamin C 134mg 224%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 5%
    Calcium 202mg 20%
    Iron 2mg 15%

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