Colcannon-Style Mashed Potatoes with Kale and Scallions

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Creamy mashed potatoes mixed with sautéed kale and scallions, a traditional Irish side with a fresh green twist. This Irish-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Russet potatoes, kale leaves, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Irish cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 pounds peeled and quartered Russet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 15-18 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cups chopped kale and sauté for 5-7 minutes until wilted and tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 thinly sliced scallions to the skillet with kale and cook for 2 more minutes until scallions soften.
  4. Step 4: Drain potatoes well and return to pot. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/2 cup whole milk. Mash potatoes until creamy but still slightly textured.
  5. Step 5: Fold in the sautéed kale and scallions mixture. Season with 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper and adjust salt to taste. Serve warm.

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