Colcannon
Traditionally made with potato, this low carb adaptation of the Irish dish is delicious and packed with caramelized leeks and cabbage for a robust flavor. Adapted from a recipe by Bon Appétit.
Servings: 6
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets 1-2 heads cauliflower
- 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream or cashew cream for dairy-free, optional, omit if restricting calories
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter divided, or butter flavored coconut oil for dairy-free
- 1 leek white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups cabbage shredded fine, about 1/4 cabbage
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine the cauliflower, stock, cream, and salt (add half the amount and then adjust up in the final puree if you want more) in a large pot.
- Bring to a boil, uncovered and cook until there is almost no liquid left and the cauliflower is just beginning to caramelize (this is key for a good texture – too much liquid results in a runny puree), about 30 minutes on medium-high heat.
- While the cauliflower cooks, prepare the remaining vegetables. Melt half the butter in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook until soft and the whites are translucent, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the cabbage and cook, until soft and wilted and the vegetables are beginning to brown, about 5-10 more minutes. Set aside.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the now soft cauliflower until completely smooth. You can also transfer everything to a traditional blender and puree. Stir in the cooked and reserved vegetables. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining butter. Scatter green onion over top.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.09
Nutrition Facts
Colcannon
Amount per Serving
Calories
137
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
650
mg
28
%
Potassium
318
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
771
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
46
mg
56
%
Calcium
48
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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