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Colcannon Bites

Colcannon Bites

You've never seen a colcannon bites recipe like this one. Filo shells are used to top the collard greens. An excellent starter for your St. Patrick's Day table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Irish Cuisine
Servings 12 Pieces
Calories 924 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 stick vegan butter
  • 12-13 filo shells
  • water
  • 2-3 Idaho potatoes
  • 3-4 collard green leaves
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 1 green onion sprig
  • 4 tsp canola oil
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 8 tbsp yogurt vegan
  • 1 tsp lime juice

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Thaw 1 stick of butter and sweep the 12 filo shells. Cook them for about 7 minutes at 350°F. Take it out and set it aside.
  • Boil 6 ounces of water and put the potatoes till tender. Set them aside.
  • Ready the collard greens eliminate the tough stems and fold them firmly then cut ribbon shapes, set them aside.
  • Chopped finely the garlic, red onions, and sprig green of onion into tiny pieces.
  • In a frying pan, place 2 tbsp canola oil then add garlic and onions. Allow them to brown slightly as you simmer them.
  • Set the medium heat and add the greens. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before stirring.
  • Season with salt and green onions. Saute regularly till the greens are cooked then add 4 ounces of water.
  • Continue to stir till the water has evaporated and the greens are gently crisp.
  • Place the potatoes in a bowl add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix the vegan yogurt with the prepared potatoes then mash the potato using a masher. Mix the cooked collards thoroughly.
  • Remove any tiny bubbles before filling the bag with the potato mixture. Fill the filo shells carefully by twisting the bag.
  • Pour the melted vegan butter over the potatoes and place them in the oven slowly and carefully.
  • Cook the colcannon bites for about 6-10 minutes
Keyword bites, colcannon bites, green collard