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Colcannon (Irish Potato Salad) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Colcannon (Irish Potato Salad)
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This Colcannon (Irish Potato Salad) is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Colcannon, or Irish Potato Salad, has cabbage and kale, and is lighter than traditional potato salad.

Ingredients

  • 5 russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 large shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 large leek, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped
  • 1 head napa cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup green onion, tops, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cut and steam the potatoes until tender. Return to the still hot pot and add 1/4 cup butter, milk, kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Mash together.
  2. Melt the remaining butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and leeks. Saute until they begin to soften. Add the kale and toss until soft and wilted but still bright green, about 3 minutes. Add the cabbage and toss until tender-crisp, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with nutmeg, salt and the remaining pepper.
  3. Mix the cabbage and mashed potatoes together well. Sprinkle with the green onion slices before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale.

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Colcannon (Irish Potato Salad) recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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