Healthy Colcannon Recipe
Healthy Colcannon is a traditional Irish side dish with cabbage and potatoes. This is a must have side dish for Saint Patrick's Day. It takes only 40 minutes total time. Also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, low sugars, low carbohydrates, vitamin enriched, diabetic, heart-healthy and Weight Watchers (4) PointsPlus recipe.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, quartered
- 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 lb cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
Directions
- Cook potatoes in boiling water in a large saucepan for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add water; stir to release browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add cabbage; mix well. Cover; cook 7 minutes or until cabbage is tender and water is cooked off, stirring occasionally.
- Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add butter. Mash potatoes until creamy, gradually adding milk. Add cabbage mixture and bacon; mix well.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 137g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 131 | |
| Calories from Fat 60 | 46% |
| Total Fat 6.71g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 3.02g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium 375mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 15.07g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 2.2g | 1% |
| Protein 3.3g | 5% |
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