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Colcannon
Colcannon
Fiona Haynes
At a Glance
Cook Time : 30min
Course : Side Dish
Special : Low Fat
Type of Prep : Boil
Cuisine : Irish
Occasion : St.Patrick's Day
 
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Colcannon

From Fiona Haynes,
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Colcannon is a perfect side dish for St. Patrick's Day. It's basically a mashed potato and cabbage dish, although many variations exist. I like to blend in milk-simmered leeks in this version. Other people swear by kale rather than cabbage, which may be more in keeping with tradition. Add a little nutmeg or mace if you have it.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
  • 1 small cabbage, cored and chopped
  • 2 small leeks, white parts only, sliced
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

PREPARATION:

Boil potatoes in a large pot of water until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a second pot, boil or steam cabbage for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain, cover and set aside.

In a medium saucepan, simmer leeks in milk for 5 minutes. When leeks are soft, remove with a slotted spoon and put to one side, reserving the milk.

When potatoes are tender, drain well. Add half the milk used to simmer the leeks. Mash the potatoes until all the lumps have gone. Add cream cheese and white pepper then mash again until blended. Use remaining milk if needed. Stir in cabbage and leeks.

Serve immediately.

Serves 6-8

Per Serving: Calories 132, Calories from Fat 6, Total Fat 0.7g (sat 0.2g), Cholesterol 2mg, Sodium 113mg, Carbohydrate 25.3g, Fiber 4.2g, Protein 6.2g

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