White bean mash with leek
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Background
This white bean mash with leek goes superbly with barbecued meat, particularly with steak or pork. It's extremely simple to make, you can add some fresh herbs to complement the main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 leek
- 1 tin white beans (cannellini)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 100 ml of chicken or vegetable stock
- juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Slice the leek. Rinse the beans under running water, then drain. Heat the stock.
- Heat the oil in a pan, fry the leek gently until soft. Add the garlic, stir for one minute, being careful not to burn the garlic nor the leek.
- Add the beans and the stock. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
- When the stock is almost completely absorbed, add the lemon juice then, using a potato masher, roughly mash the beans.
- When you get thick mash, turn the heat off.
- Season to taste then serve.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Dinner Party - Parties - Sunday Lunch
- Ingredients: - Beans - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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