Vegan Colcannon

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that combines mashed potatoes with greens like cabbage or kale, making it a hearty and comforting side. This vegan version of colcannon retains all the creamy, savory goodness of the original but without any dairy. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any time you're craving a cozy, plant-based meal, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to satisfy.  

Ingredients

• 1kg potatoes, peeled, roosters work well

• 250g curly kale, well washed and finely sliced, discard any thick stalks 

• 100mls Oat milk or to make it extra cream add some Oat Cream 

• 100g  Plant butter

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper 

The How to Bit 

1. Cook the potatoes in a covered pan of boiling salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.

2. Meanwhile, cook the kale. 

3. Heat a knob of butter and two tablespoons of water in a heavy-based pan with a lid. When the butter has melted and formed an emulsion, add the kale with a pinch of salt. 

4. Cover, shake well and cook over a high heat for 1 minute. Shake the pan again and cook for another minute. Drain off any liquid and then season the kale with pepper.

5. Drain the potatoes, add in the milk and mash until smooth, then beat in the kale and the remaining butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper.