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Irish Colcannon

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Colcannon with cabbage and carrots is a warm, comforting Irish dish that blends creamy mashed potatoes with tender sautéed cabbage and sweet, earthy carrots.

Ingredients

  • 4-5 potatoes
  • ¼ or ½ head of green cabbage
  • 1 onion
  • 3 carrots
  • 1-2 Tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup of milk
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place carrots, and potatoes in a pot and fill with water to 1 inch above the vegetables
  2. Bring to a boil and lower heat to medium-low
  3. Cover partially and simmer for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender
  4. Meanwhile, heat a Tablespoon of oil in a pan
  5. Add the cabbage and onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Drain the vegetables and place back in the pot with the lid on
  7. Add butter to the pot and leave the vegetables to steam for about 5 minutes
  8. Mash the vegetables with a masher. When the mixture gets thick and hard to mash add the milk a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency
  9. Add in the cabbage and onions and mix to combine
  10. Serve with your favorite meal!

Source: FoodShare-SC Culinary Medicine Teaching Kitchen

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