Colcannon with Creamed Cabbage and Scallions

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A traditional Irish mashed potato dish enriched with buttery cabbage and scallions, perfect as a hearty side or vegetarian main. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs potatoes, peeled and quartered, green cabbage, thinly sliced, scallions, thinly sliced 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: 15 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 potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender, then drain well.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage and sauté for 8-10 minutes until wilted and tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 thinly sliced scallions to the cabbage and cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Mash the drained potatoes with 3 tablespoons butter and 1 cup whole milk until smooth and creamy. Stir in the sautéed cabbage and scallions mixture.
  5. Step 5: Season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg. Mix gently to combine and serve warm.

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