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 | koolhydraten: 50 g | Eiwitten: 7 g | Vet: 10 g | Suiker: 4 g