White bean, parsley & garlic mash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Canned beans and chickpeas are perfect for mashing when you need a speedy side dish

Prep:5 mins
Cook:10 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 0
fat 0g
saturates 0g
carbs 0g
sugars 0g
fibre 0g
protein 0g
salt 0g

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 shallot or 1?2 a small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 x 400g cans cannellini beans, drained
50ml stock or water
large handful flat-leaf parsley

Tip

Beans with olives & feta
A twist on Greek salad, this can be served hot or at room temperature. Soften grated zest 1 lemon in 2 tbsp olive oil, then tip in 2 x 400g cans drained butter beans, 100g crumbled feta, a handful chopped olives and a pinch dried oregano. Crush roughly and season to taste. Perfect with griddled lamb, crusty bread and houmous.

Method

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and tip in the shallots (or onion). Cook gently for 5 mins, then add the garlic cloves and cook for another 2 mins until soft.
Tip the cannellini beans into the pan and mash roughly, adding a little stock or water to loosen. Stir in the parsley with plenty of seasoning. Great with roast white fish, spicy chorizo and griddled scallops