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Vegan Colcannon

Creamy Vegan Colcannon with Kale for a Hearty Delight

This Creamy Vegan Colcannon with Kale is a delicious plant-based homage to the Irish classic, perfect for any hearty meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk any unsweetened plant-based milk will do
  • 2 large Potatoes or Cauliflower choose one
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Kale cabbage works well if preferred
  • 1 medium Leeks can substitute with green onions
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or cooking oil of choice
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh for best results
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt adjust to taste
  • to taste Pepper adjust to taste
For Creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter regular butter if not vegan

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place your potatoes or cauliflower in a large pot of boiling water. Boil potatoes for about 15 minutes until fork-tender; steam cauliflower for approximately 6-7 minutes. Drain and return pot to stovetop.
  2. In the same pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sliced leeks. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  3. Add chopped kale and a splash of water to the pot, cover to steam for about 3 minutes until vibrant green and soft.
  4. Season the mixture with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Sauté kale until tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. For potatoes, add cooked chunks back with almond milk and vegan butter, mashing to creamy consistency. For cauliflower, blend until smooth, then fold in sautéed kale mixture.
  6. Transfer Vegan Colcannon to a serving dish, adding a dab of vegan butter on top if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge or frozen for later use.

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