Mashed Cauliflower Colcannon (Gluten Free, Easy)
Mashed Cauliflower Colcannon is based off the traditional Irish side which is made with potatoes & cabbage. Swapping the cauliflower for potatoes making this a lower carb option without sacrificing flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer/Side
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 6
Calories: 169kcal
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 leeks trimmed & washed
- 2 ½ cups cabbage chopped
- 4 tbsp. butter
- ⅓ cup almond milk unsweetened
- salt & pepper to taste
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
Break cauliflower into florets and carefully add to boiling water.
Cook cauliflower florets about 7-8 minutes till fork tender.
Remove from stove and drain well.
Mix in softened butter and almond milk with potato masher. Cover and keep warm.
Meanwhile add olive oil to saute pan over medium heat. Add yellow onions & garlic and cook 1-2 minutes till translucent.
Then add chopped leeks and chopped cabbage and cook an additional 10-12 minutes till cooked down.
Add cooked veggies to the cauliflower mash and continue to mash again until everything is incorporated.
For a creamier mash I recommend using an immersion blender for the final blending
Salt & Pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.3g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 12.7g | Saturated Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 5.2g | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg