Creamy Cauliflower Mash with Kale (Low-Carb Colcannon)
4.67 from 15 votes
Colcannon is an Irish mashed potato dish mixed with greens and sometimes cabbage. This low-carb mash uses cauliflower in place of potatoes and added kale, which I have to say is really darn good!
Prep Time: 5 minutesmins
Cook Time: 25 minutesmins
Total Time: 30 minutesmins
Yield: 4servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
6 cups 1 large head cauliflower, cut up into florets
Boil the cauliflower: Put the cauliflower in a medium pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Add salt, and bring to a boil.
Cook, covered until fork tender. 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander (reserving some liquid if needed).
In the same pot, melt 1 teaspoon butter medium high heat and add the garlic and scallions, cook 30 seconds, add the kale, 1/4 tsp salt, cover and cook until wilted, 6 to 7 minutes.
In a blender, puree the cauliflower with milk, transfer to the pot with the greens and add 2 teaspoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, keep warm.
To serve, transfer to a bowl and top with remaining teaspoon butter.