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Cabbage and Carrot Colcannon


Colcannon is a traditional British dish combining potatoes with cabbage and carrots straight from your garden, a true comfort food.

Ingredients:

  • 500g potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 200g cabbage, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 50g butter
  • 100ml milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Boil potatoes until tender, drain, and mash with milk and butter. Stir in cabbage and carrots, season, and serve hot as a side dish.

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Storage: Keep in the fridge for up to 2 days; best eaten fresh.

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