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    White Bean Mash With Rosemary And Lemon

    Published: Feb 3, 2018, Last updated: Aug 12, 2018 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    The easiest white bean mash made with cannellini beans, rosemary, lemon and garlic. A super quick and healthy alternative to mashed potatoes. Serve with grilled or roasted meat or fish or even serve on slices of toasted ciabatta as a snack.

    Bean mash is the easiest thing in the world to make and you probably already have everything in your kitchen to make it.

    Cannellini bean mash in a large pan with lemon and rosemary

    This simple side dish consists of just five simple ingredients;

    • cannellini beans (white beans)
    • garlic
    • rosemary
    • lemon
    • olive oil

    Those five ingredients create a creamy, rustic, garlic bean mash that's so delicious you could skip the meat or fish and go straight for the mash. Seriously, a bowl of this with some crusty bread or toasted ciabatta is all I need.

    It also makes a great alternative to mashed potatoes. Let's be honest, mashed potatoes don't take long to whip up but this white bean mash takes no more than 10 minutes start to finish (super quick). So, if you're like me and sometimes need dinner like NOW then you definitely don't need to wait long for this.

    How To Make White Bean Mash - Step By Step

    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 a squeeze of lemon juice, zest, another tablespoon of oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the beans for 2-3 minutes, then start to mash them with a fork.

    step by step photos of making cannellini bean mash with rosemary and lemon

    Tip: 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 ½ cup) and mash them all with a fork until creamy.

    What Could I Have White Bean Mash With?

    Here are some simple dinner ideas to serve your bean mash with;

    • grilled salmon fillet or your favourite fish
    • sausages
    • pork chops
    • grilled chicken
    • grilled veggies such as zucchini
    • marinated eggplant
    • Oven baked crusted pork chops
    • steak, marinated in herbs, fresh chilli, lemon
    • serve on toasted ciabatta bread

    A close up of cannellini bean mash topped with sprigs of rosemary and slices of lemon in a large pan

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    White Bean Mash With Rosemary and Lemon

    The easiest white bean mash made with cannellini beans, rosemary, lemon and garlic. A super quick and healthy alternative to mashed potatoes.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 8 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 304kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 30 oz (840g) 30oz cannellini beans , pre-cooked
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ juice of 1 lemon
    • zest of half a lemon
    • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
    • 1 small bunch rosemary
    • salt and pepper
    • ½ cup (125ml) water or stock (optional)

    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 ½cup/125ml) and mash them all with a fork until creamy.

    Notes

    Nutrition Facts
    White Bean Mash With Rosemary and Lemon
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 304 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 10mg0%
    Potassium 953mg27%
    Carbohydrates 45g15%
    Fiber 10g42%
    Protein 15g30%
    Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
    Calcium 156mg16%
    Iron 6.3mg35%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 953mg | Fiber: 10g | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 6.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Melissa Griffiths

      February 08, 2018 at 4:37 am

      I've never even thought to make mashed beans before, but it sounds delicious and I bet my kids would love it!

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        February 10, 2018 at 10:12 am

        They are so easy to whip up too, perfect for weeknights!

        Reply
    2. Natalie

      February 03, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      This mash looks like such a great idea as a side dish - healthy, comforting and delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        February 04, 2018 at 4:37 pm

        Thanks Natalie!

        Reply
    3. Maggie @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      February 03, 2018 at 6:37 pm

      I know you mention meats you can eat with this, but I would eat it just by itself with crusty bread. Can't wait to make this!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        February 04, 2018 at 4:37 pm

        I don't blame you, I totally do that too lol thanks Maggie!

        Reply
    4. Jill

      February 03, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      I love simple dishes like this. Rosemary flavor is perfect with white beans too.5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        February 04, 2018 at 4:38 pm

        Thanks Jill!

        Reply
    5. Julia

      February 03, 2018 at 4:49 pm

      Oh this looks just like something I would enjoy! And I would put this on toasted ciabatta bread like you suggested. 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        February 04, 2018 at 4:38 pm

        Thanks Julia 🙂

        Reply
    6. debi at Life Currents

      February 03, 2018 at 4:40 pm

      We have a huge rosemary plant in the backyard. I've been using it more lately. I think rosemary is a good winter flavor. This bean dish looks like a great way to use the rosemary.5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        February 04, 2018 at 4:39 pm

        Rosemary is such a hardy plant, it's great that it lasts all year round. This would be perfect!

        Reply

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