St. Patrick’s Day is almost here—and what better time to explore traditional Irish recipes? 🍀
Colcannon is a dish of creamy mashed potatoes mixed with seasonal greens like kale or cabbage. It’s comfort food done right 😋 Check out the recipe below!
Colcannon (serves 8)
DIETARY: Vegetarian
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
Ingredients
2½ pounds new potatoes, chopped
3 teaspoons sea salt, divided
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ pound leeks, halved and thinly sliced
¾ pound green cabbage, cored and chopped into 1-inch pieces
½ bunch lacinato or dino kale, stemmed and chopped
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¾ cup heavy cream
¾ teaspoon coarse-ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a stockpot and cover with cold water. Bring to a gentle simmer, add 1 teaspoon of sea salt, and cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain well.
- While the potatoes cook, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté until softened.
- Add the cabbage and continue to sauté until tender, about 3–5 minutes. Stir in the kale, apple cider vinegar and sea salt, and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
- Add the cooked vegetables to the drained potatoes and mash. Fold in the heavy cream and black pepper until smooth and well combined.