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dairy free colcannon potatoes in a white serving bowl
5 from 14 votes

Dairy-Free Colcannon

Every Irish family has their special colcannon recipe. I converted my husband's tried and true traditional Irish recipe to a dairy-free version.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 217kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 3 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoon vegan butter divided
  • 1 small white onion cut into thin quarter round slices
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups shredded napa cabbage
  • 1 ½ cups oat milk
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • black pepper
  • Parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Cover potatoes with water in a small pot; season with salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until 12 to 15 minutes until fork tender. Drain the potatoes.
    potatoes in stockpot
  • While the potatoes are boiling. Melt 4 tablespoons of vegan butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until very soft, 8–10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and onions are just beginning to brown around the edges, about 3 minutes longer. Add 1 cup cabbage and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted. Add oat milk and nutmeg bring to a simmer.
    cabbage being cooked with onions in pot
  • Add potatoes and remaining 1 cup cabbage, then coarsely mash with a potato masher. Season with salt and pepper.
    mashing potatoes on pot
  • Transfer colcannon to a large serving bowl. Top with remaining 2 Tbsp. butter and sprinkle with parsley.
    dairy free colcannon potatoes in a white serving bowl

Notes

Store leftover colcannon in a tightly sealed container. Colcannon will keep for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.