Two Side Dish Recipes For St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

Roasted Savoy Cabbage with Black Bean-Garlic Sauce

Cook Time	20 min
Prep Time	10 min
Yields	4 serv.

 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 head(s) cabbage, savoy – cored and cut into 1-inch squares
• 4 teaspoons oil, canola
• 2 tablespoons wine, rice – Shao Hsing, or dry sherry
• 4 teaspoons black bean garlic sauce
• 1 bunch(es) scallion(s) (green onions) – minced
• 2 teaspoons vinegar, white – distilled
• 2 teaspoons oil, toasted sesame
• 5 dashes hot sauce – or to taste

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 500°F. Toss cabbage and canola oil in a large roasting pan and spread out in an even layer. Roast until beginning to wilt and brown, about 15 minutes.
• Combine rice wine (or sherry) and black bean sauce in a small bowl; drizzle over the cabbage and toss. Continue roasting until tender, about 5 minutes more.
• Toss with scallions, vinegar, sesame oil and hot sauce until combined.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories:	123
Sodium:	485mg
Saturated Fat	1g
Total Fat:	8g
Dietary Fiber:	5g
Carbs:	12g
Cholesterol:	0mg
Protein:	4g

 

Red Potato Colcannon

Cook Time	25 min
Prep Time	15 min
Yields	4 serv.

 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound potato(es), red – small, scrubbed and cut in half
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup onion(s) – thinly sliced
• 6 cups cabbage, green – thinly sliced, (about 1/2 head)
• 1 cup milk, lowfat (1%)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, white

DIRECTIONS

• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Place potatoes in a steamer basket and steam, covered, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add cabbage and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk, salt and white pepper; cover and cook until the cabbage is tender, about 8 minutes. Add the cabbage mixture to the potatoes. Mash with a potato masher or a large fork to desired consistency.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories:	182
Sodium:	653mg
Saturated Fat	2g
Total Fat:	4g
Dietary Fiber:	5g
Carbs:	31g
Cholesterol:	11mg
Protein:	6g

 

(Disclosure: These healthy St. Patrick’s Day inspired recipes are from RecipeRehab.com.)