Sometimes you’ve just gotta have mash but you simply don’t have the energy (or time) to peel, cut, boil and mash potatoes. On such occasions, this Garlic White Bean Mash In A Flash is simply fabulous to satisfy your craving – suitably named because it requires such little effort to make. This recipe is also fabulous to use as a topping for bruschetta.
Mashed white beans. A great accidental discovery! The first time I made a variation of it was when I was making a bruschetta platter (being a spread with a pile of toasted garlicky bread and bowls of various bruschetta toppings for guests to help themselves). Then one day I had a serious urge for a pile of mash to accompany a fish dinner but simply didn’t have the energy to peel, cut, boil and mash potatoes so I reached for a can of cannellini beans instead – and wonders of wonders, it was sensational!
It is ridiculously easy – little more than opening a can of beans and simmering in a little stock. It goes wonderfully with fish, beef and chicken so is a great side to have for those fast mid week meals. I made this mash as a side for my Healthy Parmesan Garlic Crumbed Fish to make a complete meal in 15 minutes.
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Garlic White Bean Mash In A Flash
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 1 can cannellini beans (15oz / 420g can), drained
- 1/3 cup vegetable stock
- 1/2 lemon zest (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in pan over medium high, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add beans, stock and lemon zest.
- Simmer for 2 minutes, then use a fork or potato masher to mash.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
hi Nagi – trying this recipe tonight to accompany your sticky baked chicken thighs.
By 0.67 cup stock, do you mean give/take 170ml of liquid? Mine is still quite “liquidy” after following your recipe to the letter? I’m now gently simmering to get more liquid off as per your pic, but just wanted to check measurements because it tastes sooo good I’m sure I’ll make it regularly! Thanks Nagi (and Dozer) Rowena 🙂
It’s an actual Romanian recipe, it’s called Fasole batuta (literally whipped white beans) 😀
Love your site, there isn’t a single week in which I don’t try one of your recipes and they always come out great!
Love this recipe we add some Persian fetta also , yummo
I love your website! You are my favorite source of recipes online, Nagi, thank you for all of your hard work.
Can you substitute butter beans for Cannelinni beans here?
Yes 100% Jake!! N x
Delicious
Hi, Nagi …
Do you mean the zest from half of one lemon?
Thanks in advance!
Marlene 🤗
Yes, that’s correct Marlene, enjoy! N x
OMG … Enjoy I did! Thank you for the speedy reply. We loved this recipe and it was so simple to prepare. This will definitely be added to my rotation of side dishes. I also made your Sticky Baked Chicken Thighs which were absolutely delicious as well!
Hi Nagi,
Are you able to substitute the Cannellini beans for Chick Pea’s?
Kind Regards
Joanne
Hi Joanne, you could but the texture may be slightly grainier -N x
I was watching “The big family cooking showdown”, one of the families made a mashed bean side dish- the judges loved it. I found this recipe and made it the same day. Being WFPB, I’m always looking for ways to cook more beans-this was delicious!! I didn’t use oil, and used water with ‘better than bouillon’ vegetable base for broth and some Mrs. Dash. I could eat a whole pot!! It will definitely become a staple.
I’m so glad you loved it Marie!
I made this tonight with crispy skin salmon. YUM. So delicious. I could have eaten a whole bowl of it.
YUM!
I used dried Lima beans which I had pre soaked and rinsed thoroughly. Tossed them in a pan with olive oil, loads of garlic and when the garlic turned golden I added vego stock and water. My usually finicky and fussy family inhaled the mash, best recipe ever!
That’s wonderful to hear Shelley! Thanks for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed this! N xx
love this recipe – I add a bit more garlic, parsley, and extra stock which makes it a bit creamier (up to 1/2-3/4 cup )
Great way to add protein to a meal, I’ve served it when having a pasta main
That’s terrific to hear ZJ! Thanks for taking the time to let me know – N x
So delicious and so easy! I also added a handful of spinach.
Glad to hear that Shawn! Thanks for letting me know! N x ❤️
Came out really great thanks for the recipe.It will be a staple in my weekly cooking!
I’m so pleased to hear that Stefan, thanks for sharing your thoughts! N xx
Hi Nagi, Taken your advice and making this to go with our “Healthy Parmesan Garlic Crumbed Fish” and a side green salad. Fish almost done, so looking forward to this meal tonight. Yeah! Yum!
Oooh! This is such a good pantry staple, hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Used recipe with filet of sole. My hubby didn’t like the idea until he tasted it. I should have purchased more fish. Did make the mashed potatoes and had squash with.
Would you add small baby reds to this recipe too? I have a half a can of white beans left from a different recipe!