This Easy White Bean Mash is a great speedy vegan side dish. Full of protein and fibre and you don't have to worry about peeling potatoes. | Simple, delicious and healthy.
How to make bean mash
Bean mash is so quick and simple.
You heat the beans with some stock, and then mash to create a wonderfully rustic and easy mash.
How to mash beans without a masher
If you don't have a potato masher don't worry, this bean mash is made by using a fork/spoon.
What to serve with bean mash?
The great thing about this easy bean mash is you can serve it with some many different dishes. It is great with
- Sausages and gravy
- With Onion Smothered Pork Chops
- With Steak Mignon
- With Creamy salmon piccata
- With a big pile of roasted mushrooms (vegetarian option)
- Or with chickpea stew (great vegan option)
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Easy White Bean Mash with Lemon and Thyme
Ingredients
- 2 cans white beans (14oz/400g cans)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 lemon
- ½ cup vegetable stock
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- EVOO (see notes)
Instructions
- Drain the beans and rinse under a tap.
- Add the olive oil to a small pan, pull the leaves from the thyme sprigs and add them to the oil.
- Place over a low heat and gently warm the oil.
- Once the thyme starts to smell aromatic, add in the drained beans, the zest of the lemon and the vegetable stock.
- Stir over a medium/low heat until the beans are warmed through.
- Use your wooden spoon (or a large fork) to squash the beans into the stock until you have a rustic mash.
- Check your seasoning and serve drizzled with EVOO.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition is per serving
Easy White Bean Mash with Lemon and Thyme
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Kevin Newman says
The ingredient instruction is ambiguous. You really need to make it clear that you either use two 400g tins of beans or two 200g tins of beans for a total of 400g. Precise and clear communication is absolutely required with recipes.
Claire McEwen says
Hi Kevin,
The recipe states 2 cans white beans (14oz/400g cans) So you will need two 400g cans.
I hope that clears up your confusion.
I agree that "Precise and clear communication is absolutely required with recipes" and as my full time job I work very hard to make sure my recipes are clear.
Apologies that when reading the recipe it didn't appear clear to you.
Claire
Brian says
Claire- the recipe was clear and precise. Some people just need to have something to complain about to feel better about themselves.
Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says
Thank you Brian
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Chelsea says
It sounds amazing bean mash. Definitely, want to try this.
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Chelsea, it is a great mid-week staple!
Danielle says
What an awesome idea! I am loving this. This totally would have been perfect to serve with these braised short ribs I just made!
Claire McEwen says
Oh yes!!! Will be delicious with short ribs 😀
Enjoy!
Amy Nash says
Okay, you blew my mind with the idea of just mashing up beans instead of peeling potatoes, which is like one of my least favorite kitchen duties ever! These sound so good! And I love beans in all forms, but especially with the lemon and thyme that you used! Yum!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Amy, and I agree! Some nights the thought of peeling potatoes is enough to have me reaching for a takeaway menu (or maybe the box of pasta!)
I was so happy when my boys enjoyed mashed beans!!!!
Alyssa says
What a simple but gourmet sounding recipe! I love white beans but never have had them "mashed" before. Yum!
Claire McEwen says
That is a perfect description!
They are great for a quick mash 😀
Nellie says
Can't beat a simple recipe like this that is healthy AND delicious - thanks for sharing!
Claire McEwen says
You are welcome Nellie, delicious is always my plan, when it is healthy it is a great bonus 😉
Abeer Rizvi says
I have never had anything like this before but it looks so delicious that I can't wait to try it!
Claire McEwen says
Oh I do hope you love it Abeer, it is such a great quick dish to have up your sleeve 😀
Sues says
I love the idea of a bean mash and I can't believe I've never thought of it before. So simple and delicious!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Sues, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Such a great last minute side dish 😀
Liz says
This looks so comforting and like you say, rustic.
After a busy day having a mash in under 10 minutes sounds perfect.
I’m going to try this tomorrow with our chicken and gravy.
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Liz, I hope you enjoy it 😀
And it really is perfect for the end of a busy day.
Chicken, gravy and mash sound delish!
Helen says
What an amazing idea, Claire. I bet this tastes very similar to real mash, but it's full of protein. Great for vegans and non vegans alike. I've tried cauliflower mash, now i need to try this too!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Helen, it really is delicious and I love how quick and easy it is too. (Because sometimes even peeling potatoes is too much 😉 )