- 500 g (1.1 lb) floury potatoes (eg: Maris Piper or King Edward) peeled and cut into equal chunks (halved or cut in thirds depending on their sizes)
- cooking salt
- 300 g (0.7 lb) sliced curly kale hard stalks removed (see Notes)
- 6 spring onions (approx. 80g) finely sliced
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) semi-skimmed milk
- 50 g (1.8 oz) butter (split into 2 x 25g)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan of cold water, bring to the boil and add some cooking salt. Cook on a continuous simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Put the kale in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, bring back to the boil and cook on a continuous simmer for 6 minutes. Drain in a colander.
Meanwhile, place the spring onions and milk in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
Drain the potatoes well in a colander and let them sit for a minute or 2 to steam dry. Mash well until smooth, then stir in the hot spring onion and milk mixture. Add 25g of the butter and beat until well combined with a soft fluffy texture.
Add the potato mixture to the kale and stir until well combined. Check the seasoning, adding more, to taste, if needed. Heat through and then transfer to a serving bowl, with the other 25g of butter placed in the middle of the finished dish.
- Shredded savoy cabbage or cavolo nero are good substitutes for kale.
- Optional variations:
- Add crispy bacon or pancetta for a smoky twist.
- Use leeks instead of spring onions for a mellow flavour.
- Add a touch of nutmeg for subtle warmth.
- Make it vegan by using plant butter and oat milk.
- This colcannon recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.
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Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8026IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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