Recipe: Colcannon

Colcannon
(Serves 4)

2 medium potatoes, scrubbed
1 cup kale, stems removed and coarsely chopped
2/3 cup low-fat soymilk
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
salt and pepper to taste

Cut potatoes into large chunks. Add to a medium saucepan with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat cook until tender when pierced with a fork-about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, add about one inch of water to a medium saucepan. Insert steamer basket, bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer. Add kale, cover, and steam for about 4 minutes. Remove kale and place in a mixing bowl. Once potatoes are cooked, peel and add to kale. In a small skillet, heat the soymilk and scallions, and simmer 5 minutes. Add to potatoes and kale and mash together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.