When the weather gets chilly and your soul needs a hug, it’s time for some Vegan Colcannon! This hearty and budget-friendly twist on a traditional Irish classic brings together fluffy mashed potatoes, tender cabbage, and savory seitan bacon crumbles. It’s so comforting, you’ll feel like you’re sitting by a warm fireplace in an Irish pub, even if you’re just in your kitchen. It's the ultimate cozy meal to warm you from the inside out.
Hearty Vegan Colcannon with Crispy Seitan Bacon
When the weather gets chilly and your soul needs a hug, it’s time for some Vegan Colcannon! This hearty and budget-friendly twist on a traditional Irish classic brings together fluffy mashed potatoes, tender cabbage, and savory seitan bacon crumbles. It’s so comforting, you’ll feel like you’re sitting by a warm fireplace in an Irish pub, even if you’re just in your kitchen. It’s the ultimate cozy meal to warm you from the inside out.
Equipment
- Cooking spoon
- grater
- Knife
- large saucepan
- Potato masher
- spoon
Ingredients
- 60 ml unsweetened almond or other nondairy milk
- 15 ml canola oil
- 280 g shredded green cabbage
- 2 cloves grated garlic
- 42 g nondairy butter
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 80 g chopped white onion
- 1 kg russet potatoes scrubbed clean, peeled if desired, and cubed
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 2 recipes Seitan Bacon Crumbles or Crispy Seitan Bacon crumbled
Instructions
- In a large-size saucepan, combine the oil and onion.
- Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.
- Stir in the potatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, and cook for 12 minutes.
- Add the cabbage to the boiling pot of potatoes and cook for another 8 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Drain the potatoes and cabbage, and return them to the saucepan.
- Add the milk, butter, nutmeg, pepper, salt, and garlic.
- Mash until the potatoes reach the desired consistency.
- Stir in the bacon crumbles.
- Serve hot.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
For a truly complete and comforting meal, serve this Colcannon with a rich vegan gravy and a side of your favorite roasted vegetables. It also makes a fantastic side dish for hearty roasts.Wine Advice:
Pairing wine with this hearty, savory dish is a delightful affair. A crisp white like a Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect choice, as its bright acidity will cut through the richness of the potatoes and stand up to the earthy flavors of the cabbage. If you prefer a red, a light-bodied Pinot Noir offers a lovely contrast. Its subtle cherry notes won’t overwhelm the dish and will provide a nice, smooth finish. It’s a pairing so comforting, it might just make you want to dance a jig.Nutrition values
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 50 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 10 g | Sugar: 4 g