Happy St. Patrick’s Day! There is no better way to celebrate this holiday than with delicious greens, such as kale. Like the four leaf clover, greens are good luck charms! They help prevent cancer and strengthen your immune system. They are extremely beneficial!
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that typically includes kale, milk and potatoes. Here is a healthier version that is sure to bring you luck!
Ingredients:
- 2lbs Yellow Finn or Yukon Gold organic potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 Tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon of butter (or you can substitute with olive oil)
- 2 organic onions, diced
- 4 cups shredded organic savoy cabbage
- 21/2 cups of water
- 3-4 cups of washed and chopped organic kale
Directions:
- Boil a large pot of water. Add potatoes and boil until fork tender, 20-30 minutes. Remove from water, saving water. Mash potatoes with up to 1 cup of cooking liquid. Season with sea salt and pepper and set aside.
- While potatoes are cooking, heat the 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and saute over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add savoy cabbage and 1/2 cup of water. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until cabbage is just tender. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a separate skillet, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add chopped kale and cook 4-5 minutes, until just tender. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Remove kale from liquid and drain well. Set aside.
- After the potatoes have been mashed, stir in cooked kale, onions and savoy cabbage. Season with sea salt and pepper. Place mixture in an ovenproof casserole dish and top with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, just to reheat.
Source: Greens Glorious Greens by Johnna Albi & Catherine Walthers
In honor of St Patrick’s Day, here are a few pictures from my trip to Ireland. I had the great opportunity to visit this amazing land with my dear friend, Barbara. I didn’t need to look for a pot of gold at the end of Ireland’s many rainbows. I was already enjoying all the wonderful treasures that this land had to offer…
Rainbow in Ireland
Dublin
Bridge in Dublin
Farrington's in Dublin
What are some of your favorite foods? Have you ever been to Ireland? Share your experience below…