Red Potato Colcannon( Irish potato-and-cabbage combination)

By MJH

There are countless variations on this classic Irish potato-and-cabbage combination—this is made with steamed red potatoes, sauteed cabbage and just a touch of butter.

Ingredients

• 1 pound small red potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
• 6 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 1/2 head)
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Details

Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a Dutch oven.
Place potatoes in a steamer basket and steam, covered, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl and cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
Add cabbage and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to brown, about 5 minutes.

Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk, salt and white pepper; cover and cook until the cabbage is tender, about 8 minutes.
Add the cabbage mixture to the potatoes.
Mash with a potato masher or a large fork to desired consistency.