Red Potato and Cabbage (Colcannon)

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups red potatoes (about 1 pound)
• 1 tablespoon margarine — or butter
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 6 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced — about 1/2 head
• 1 cup 1% milk — or fat-free
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Scrub potatoes, but do not peel.
3. Cut into quarters.
4. Cook in boiling water or steam until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
5. While potatoes cook, heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat.
6. Add onion and cook until it becomes clear, about 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Add cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage begins to brown, about 4 to 6 minutes.
8. Reduce heat to low.
9. Add milk, salt, and pepper.
10. Cover and cook until cabbage is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
11. Drain potatoes.
12. Add cabbage mixture to potatoes.
13. Mash with a potato masher or large fork to reach desired texture.
14. Serve warm.