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Colcannon

Colcannon is a lunch irish recipe with 400 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.

Calories

400 kcal

Total Time

30 min

Servings

1

Protein

10 g

Ingredients

  • potatoes, peeled and chopped2 lb
  • cabbage, chopped.5 head
  • onion, chopped1 piece
  • butter2 tbsp
  • milk or cream.5 cup
  • Salt and pepperTo taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Boil 2 lbs of peeled and chopped potatoes until tender. Drain and mash.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    In a separate pan, sauté 1/2 head of chopped cabbage and 1 chopped onion in 2 tbsp of butter until softened.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Mix the mashed potatoes with the cabbage and onion mixture.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Stir in 1/2 cup of milk or cream to reach desired consistency.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Serve hot with a knob of butter on top.

Nutrition Snapshot

Macros and micros at a glance

Calories

400

Protein

10g

Carbs

60g

Fat

15g

Fiber

8g

Micronutrients

Iron

2 mg

Zinc

1 mg

Sodium

400 mg

Calcium

200 mg

Folate

100 mcg

Magnesium

70 mg

Potassium

1500 mg

Vitamin C

80 mg

Vitamin A

150 mcg

Vitamin B12

0.5 mcg

Diet and Allergen Guide

Vegetarian

Yes

Vegan

No

Gluten Free

No

Dairy Free

No

Allergens

Milk

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Colcannon can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Colcannon

How many calories are in Colcannon?

Colcannon has about 400 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.

Is Colcannon suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. Colcannon is suitable for vegetarians as written.

Is Colcannon gluten-free?

Colcannon is not reliably gluten-free as written. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.

Are there any allergen ingredients in Colcannon?

Yes. This recipe includes Milk. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.

Can I make Colcannon ahead of time?

Colcannon can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

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