Whipped Cottage Cheese Colcannon: A Protein-Packed Delight!
Whipped Cottage Cheese Colcannon is a high-protein twist on the traditional Irish dish, combining creamy whipped cottage cheese with mashed potatoes and greens for a nutritious and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup whipped cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped kale or cabbage
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes according to your preference.
- In a separate bowl, mix the whipped cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the chopped kale or cabbage until wilted.
- Combine the mashed potatoes, whipped cottage cheese, sautéed greens, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix until well combined.
- Serve warm as a side dish or main course.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the butter with olive oil and use a plant-based cottage cheese alternative.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or peas for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg