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    Home » Side Dishes

    Cauliflower Colcannon

    Published: Mar 14, 2017 · Updated: Feb 8, 2023 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    This cauliflower colcannon recipe is a low carb version of the Irish side dish, but uses cauliflower in place of the traditional mashed potato. As well as a side dish, colcannon is also an Irish song.

    Colcannon is an Irish recipe of mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage. There are a few variations with leek, garlic and bacon. I had recently made a mashed cauliflower dish that received a standing ovation from the Chief Taster so thought I’d try a colcannon dish substituting the potato with cauliflower.

    cauliflower colcannon

    With St Patrick’s Day coming up this would definitely be a great dish to have. Although as I type that I cannot help but laugh to myself and think of the various St Patrick’s Day celebrations I used to go to in London. There was nothing low carb those nights! Fun nights in an Irish pub, with lots of beer, a live band and roasted potatoes for bar snacks. Then the inevitable dash for the last train home. We did it all again in Dubai where they have a large Irish Pub called the “Irish Village”. My liver is still recovering.

    Cauliflower is a great substitute for potato. Except for French Fries. Whoever finally creates that substitute deserve a reward! However, if you search for Cauliflower Fries you will find roasted cauliflower florets being passed off as a substitute for French Fries. Now, I have a creative imagination but even that is stretching it a bit much!

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    • INGREDIENTS
    • HOW TO MAKE KETO CAULIFLOWER COLCANNON
    • STORAGE
    • RECIPE SUGGESTIONS
    • MORE LOW CARB SIDE DISHES
    • Keto Cauliflower Colcannon

    INGREDIENTS

    For this recipe, I used half a head of a medium sized cauliflower and half a head of a medium savoy cabbage as I wanted to make enough for us, not a side dish that can feed a large family. The result was a large side dish that took over our plate along with the main dish we had. It could stretch to 4 people if you had smaller portions than we did and wanted other vegetables too.

    cauliflower colcannon ingredients
    • Savoy cabbage - Darker green in colour than regular cabbage, the savoy cabbage has a sweet earthy taste. If you can't find savoy cabbage, napa cabbage (also called Chinese cabbage) can be substituted.

    HOW TO MAKE KETO CAULIFLOWER COLCANNON

    This cauliflower colcannon recipe was just delicious. I could have eaten a plate of this just by itself. The cabbage is gently fried in butter, then added to the mashed cauliflower. I added some cream to make it extra creamy. Delicious as it is, you could try this with mustard, garlic powder or Parmesan cheese. Perhaps some bacon for all you meat eaters too.

    boil cauliflower

    Boil the cauliflower florets until soft

    cream to cauliflower

    Mash the cauliflower with butter and cream

    saute cabbage

    Saute the cabbage until tender

    colcannon with cauliflower

    Combine the mashed cauliflower and cabbage with onions and seasoning

    This will make a great comfort side dish any day too. All the taste of a stodgy comfort dish with a lot less carbs! Simplicity itself and very delicious.

    STORAGE

    Keep any leftover colcannon in the fridge in a airtight container and it should last up to 3 days. Although it is much better fresh. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.

    RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

    • Add grated cheddar cheese to the cauliflower as you are mashing it and serve with more grated cheese on the top.
    • The green onions could be replaced with caramelized onions for a deeper flavor.
    • Add chopped kale to the cabbage when cooking for extra flavor and green color.

    MORE LOW CARB SIDE DISHES

    Roasted celeriac with garlic & thyme

    Keto Cauliflower Mash

    Hasselback turnips

    cauliflower colcannon

    Keto Cauliflower Colcannon

    Angela Coleby
    A delicious low-carb twist on the classic Irish dish, this keto cauliflower colcannon recipe is a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy a classic comfort food. Made with cauliflower instead of potatoes and seasoned well, it's a satisfying and nutritious meal for any occasion.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Irish, Low Carb
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 178 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ medium cauliflower
    • ½ medium savoy cabbage
    • 2 spring onions chopped
    • ¼ cup butter
    • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, to serve optional

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the cauliflower into florets, place in a sauce and cover with water. Bring to the boil then cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until soft.
    • Drain then mash with a fork (or potato masher), adding half of the butter and the cream. I blended mine with a hand blender to make it very smooth.
    • Finely chop the cabbage in thin slices.
    • Heat the remaining butter in a frying pan and add the cabbage and the spring onions. Gently saute for 5 minutes until soft.
    • Add the cabbage and spring onion to the mashed cauliflower and season. Mix thoroughly.
    • Spoon into a serving dish and scatter with the chopped parsley.

    Notes

    Makes 4 servings
    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by Spoonacular from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 15gFiber: 5g
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    1. Jill

      April 26, 2021 at 2:19 pm

      This is a flavorful and delicious version of colcannon. Thanks!

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      • Angela Coleby

        April 27, 2021 at 7:39 pm

        Delighted you enjoyed it!

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    2. Janet iAdey

      October 27, 2019 at 10:32 am

      Just made this to with Sunday lunch, it was a big hit! Love your recipes

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      • Angela Coleby

        October 28, 2019 at 6:48 pm

        Thank you Janet. A good choice for a Sunday lunch!

        Reply
    3. Katarina

      March 31, 2017 at 9:19 am

      Easy, fast and delicious recipe. We love it! Thank you Angela. Katarina...slovakia

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      • Angela Coleby

        March 31, 2017 at 10:33 am

        Always a pleasure x

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    4. olga

      March 14, 2017 at 10:33 pm

      This looks delicious.

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      • Angela Coleby

        March 14, 2017 at 10:36 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply

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