Colcannon

Colcannon

This traditional Irish side dish adds a dollop of comfort to any meal, perfect for cold rainy nights

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Boil the potatoes for 20 mins, adding carrots for the last 5 mins. Drain, spoon out the carrots, then mash the potatoes with cream and butter. Fry the carrots, turnips and garlic in oil for 10 mins; add the cabbage for the final 2 mins. Mix with the mash in an ovenproof dish and season. Can be made up to 1 day ahead.
  2. To serve, grill for 5-10 mins or, if made ahead, bake at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for 20 mins.

445 kcalories, protein 7g, carbohydrate 52g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 7g, sugar 10g, salt 0.31 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2010.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian

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445 kcalories, protein 7g, carbohydrate 52g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 7g, sugar 10g, salt 0.31 g

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