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    Easy White Bean Mash with Lemon and Thyme

    Updated: Nov 2nd 2018 โ€ข Published: Mar 21st 2018 โ€ข 20 Comments

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    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.

    white rustic bowl with white bean mash, drizzled with oil and a sprig of thyme.

    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)

    Overhead shot, showing the bowl of white bean mash, a rustic tea towel and a tarnished spoon.

    Enjoy x


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    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. Recipe by Sprinkles and Sprouts | Delicious Food for Easy Entertaining
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    Easy White Bean Mash with Lemon and Thyme

    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.
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Side
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 213kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    US Customary - Grams
    • 2 cans white beans (14oz/400g cans)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 sprig fresh thyme
    • 1 lemon
    • ยฝ 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

    Here the EVOO makes so much difference to this dish, don't miss it out and use the best you can ๐Ÿ˜€ย 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 14.3mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 4.8mg
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    Close up on the nubbly rustic bean mash and olive oil drizzle.

    Easy White Bean Mash with Lemon and Thyme
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    Oooh, nothing to say....maybe I am in a lazy mood because I avoided peeling potatoes for dinner ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Actually I am just shattered and am looking forward to curling up in bed with a cup of tea and my book. YES I am middle aged!!!!

     


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    Comments

    1. Kevin Newman says

      April 24, 2021 at 11:56 am

      1 star
      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.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 13, 2021 at 11:08 am

        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

        Reply
    2. Chelsea says

      March 24, 2018 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      It sounds amazing bean mash. Definitely, want to try this.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 27, 2018 at 9:47 am

        Thank you Chelsea, it is a great mid-week staple!

        Reply
    3. Danielle says

      March 23, 2018 at 8:47 pm

      5 stars
      What an awesome idea! I am loving this. This totally would have been perfect to serve with these braised short ribs I just made!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 27, 2018 at 9:48 am

        Oh yes!!! Will be delicious with short ribs ๐Ÿ˜€
        Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Amy Nash says

      March 22, 2018 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 27, 2018 at 9:44 am

        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!!!!

        Reply
    5. Alyssa says

      March 22, 2018 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      What a simple but gourmet sounding recipe! I love white beans but never have had them "mashed" before. Yum!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 22, 2018 at 7:10 pm

        That is a perfect description!
        They are great for a quick mash ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    6. Nellie says

      March 22, 2018 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      Can't beat a simple recipe like this that is healthy AND delicious - thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 22, 2018 at 7:10 pm

        You are welcome Nellie, delicious is always my plan, when it is healthy it is a great bonus ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    7. Abeer Rizvi says

      March 21, 2018 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      I have never had anything like this before but it looks so delicious that I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 21, 2018 at 3:48 pm

        Oh I do hope you love it Abeer, it is such a great quick dish to have up your sleeve ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    8. Sues says

      March 21, 2018 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of a bean mash and I can't believe I've never thought of it before. So simple and delicious!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 21, 2018 at 3:47 pm

        Thank you Sues, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Such a great last minute side dish ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    9. Liz says

      March 21, 2018 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      This looks so comforting and like you say, rustic.
      After a busy day having a mash in under 10 minutes sounds perfect.
      Iโ€™m going to try this tomorrow with our chicken and gravy.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 21, 2018 at 11:55 am

        Thank you Liz, I hope you enjoy it ๐Ÿ˜€
        And it really is perfect for the end of a busy day.
        Chicken, gravy and mash sound delish!

        Reply
    10. Helen says

      March 21, 2018 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 21, 2018 at 11:50 am

        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 ๐Ÿ˜‰ )

        Reply

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