Bean & pesto mash
Substitute potatoes with pulses for a healthy alternative mash with a chunky texture
Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 5 mins
Cook 5 mins
Vegetarian, Low-fat, Super healthy
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the beans and cook for 3-4 mins until hot through. Lightly mash with a potato masher for a chunky texture. Stir through the pesto and season. To serve, drizzle with a little olive oil, if you like.
PER SERVING
183 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 25g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 7g, sugar 3g, salt 0.84 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2011.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil , plus a drizzle to serve (optional)
- 2 x 400g cans cannellini beans , rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp pesto
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 5 mins
Cook 5 mins
Vegetarian, Low-fat, Super healthy
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil , plus a drizzle to serve (optional)
- 2 x 400g cans cannellini beans , rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp pesto
PER SERVING
183 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 25g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 7g, sugar 3g, salt 0.84 g
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