Healthy Regional Recipes Healthy European Recipes Healthy British and Irish Recipes Healthy Irish Recipes Colcannon Colcannon is a classic Irish side dish that couples mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale. We use low-fat milk instead of the more traditional cream-and-butter combination for a lighter, but no less delicious, profile. Serve this healthy side with lamb, salmon or roast chicken any time of year--there's no need to save it just for St. Patrick's Day. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 29, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings, scant 1 cup serving each Nutrition Profile: Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Fat High Fiber Diabetes Appropriate Vegetarian Low Sodium Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 6 sprigs sprigs fresh thyme 1 cup low-fat milk 6 cloves garlic, peeled 6 scallions, sliced 5 cups finely shredded green cabbage, (about 1 pound) 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions Tie thyme sprigs with twine or in a cheesecloth bag. Combine milk, garlic and thyme in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently until garlic is soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard thyme. Transfer the milk mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to the pan and stir in scallions. Cover and set aside. Bring 1 inch salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add cabbage, cover and cook until very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pan. Mash with a potato masher or hand-held electric mixer. Gradually add the milk mixture to the potatoes, stirring until smooth. Stir in cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a warmed bowl and garnish with parsley. Tips To make ahead: The potatoes can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead and kept warm, covered, over a larger pan of barely simmering water. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 98 Calories 1g Fat 21g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 98 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 5g Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Vitamin A 392IU 8% Vitamin C 41mg 45% Folate 39mcg 10% Sodium 81mg 4% Calcium 103mg 8% Iron 1mg 7% Magnesium 16mg 4% Potassium 538mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved