White Bean Mash With Rosemary and Lemon
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White Bean Mash With Rosemary and Lemon
Description
This mash begins by lightly sautéing finely chopped garlic and fresh rosemary in olive oil just until fragrant, careful not to brown the garlic. Cannellini beans are added along with lemon juice and zest, more olive oil, salt, and pepper, then cooked briefly to meld flavors.
The beans are then mashed to the desired consistency, either rustic with some beans left whole or fully creamy by adding water or stock and mashing thoroughly. The lemon brightens the rich beans and rosemary offers a fragrant, herbal note, elevating the simple base.
White Bean Mash With Rosemary and Lemon pairs well as a side dish alongside roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or as a spread on crusty bread. Its texture and balanced flavors also make it a good vegetarian option to enhance hearty meals.
Nutrition information is available for those monitoring intake, and the recipe provides flexibility in adjusting the mash texture and seasoning to taste.
Ingredients
- 30 oz (840g) cannellini bean pre-cooked, 30oz
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 lemon juice of 1
- lemon zest of half
- 2 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 1 rosemary small bunch
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 cup (125ml) water optional, or stock
Instructions
- Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large pan and saute the garlic and rosemary for a few seconds, don't let the garlic brown.
- Add the cannellini beans with the lemon juice, zest, another tablespoon of olive oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the beans for 2-3 minutes, then start to mash them with a fork.
- At this point you can decide what consistency you'd like the bean mash to be. I like to mash around half of the beans for a rustic style mash. For a creamy consistency add a splash of water or stock (around 1/2cup/125ml) and mash them all with a fork until creamy.
Notes
- Heat garlic and rosemary gently in olive oil to avoid burning the garlic and achieve delicate flavor.
- For a smoother mash, add water or stock gradually until the desired creaminess is reached.
- Mash half the beans for a rustic texture or all for a creamy consistency based on preference.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting lemon juice for brightness as needed.
- This mash can be served warm as a side or cooled and spread on bread.
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