Butter Bean Mash
Mashed butter beans feel almost too good for how simple they are. Creamy, soft and subtly nutty, with a gentle richness that leans firmly into comfort food territory, whilst staying surprisingly fresh.
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Equipment
- Potato masher or stick blender
Ingredients
- 2 cans 400g (15.5oz) butter beans, well drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic - fresh, or garlic paste
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped - or ½ teaspoon dried
- 2-4 tablespoons cream, milk or natural yoghurt - enough to loosen to your liking
- juice from ½ a lemon - or to taste
- zest from ½ a lemon - or to taste
- salt and pepper - to taste
- grated parmesan - to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil or butter in a pan over low heat. Add the garlic and rosemary. Cook gently for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant (don’t let it brown).2 tablespoons olive oil, or butter, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1-2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Add the drained butter beans. Stir well and warm through for about 2 minutes.2 cans 400g (15.5oz) butter beans, well drained
- Mash with a potato masher for a chunkier texture or use a stick blender or food processor for smooth.
- Add the cream, milk or yoghurt a spoonful at a time until it’s as soft as you like.2-4 tablespoons cream, milk or natural yoghurt
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Season generously with salt and pepper.juice from ½ a lemon, zest from ½ a lemon, salt and pepper
- Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil or a knob of butter. Finish with a scatter of Parmesan, if using.grated parmesan
**Nutritional data disclaimer**
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Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 3mg
