Cauliflower Colcannon
Published Feb 23, 2022
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Colcannon is an Irish dish made of mashed potatoes and cabbage. This Cauliflower Colcannon is a variation made with potatoes, cauliflower, and kale.
Cauliflower Colcannon
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes, , quartered
- 1 pound cauliflower, , cut into large florets
- 6 tablespoons unsalted grass-fed butter, , divided
- 1 leek, , sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, , minced
- 3 cups kale leaves, , chopped
- 6 green onions, , sliced
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the potatoes and cauliflower in a large saucepan and cover with several inches of water. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to a steady simmer. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and garlic and sauté until the leeks are tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add the kale and cook until it is wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green onions, then remove the skillet from the heat.
- Drain the potatoes and cauliflower and return them to the pot. Add the remaining butter and use a hand masher or stick blender to mash until smooth. Fold in the leek and kale mixture and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 635kcalCarbohydrates: 147gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 1887mgFiber: 44gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 9254IUVitamin C: 151mgCalcium: 1269mgIron: 63mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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