Butter Bean Mash with Lemon and Vegan Cream Recipe
A creamy, dairy-free butter bean mash made with simple ingredients, perfect as a hearty side dish or a nutritious snack. This recipe combines tender butter beans with vegetable stock, lemon juice, and optional vegan cream, simmered and blended to a smooth, velvety texture that’s both comforting and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Butter Bean Mash Ingredients
- 15 g dairy-free ‘butter’ (block margarine; e.g., Flora Plant Butter or Naturli Block)
- 800 g tinned butterbeans (2 x 400g tins)
- 150 ml vegetable stock (prepared from 150ml boiling water + 1 tsp stock powder)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1–2 tbsp vegan cream or plain yoghurt (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Vegan Butter: Melt the dairy-free butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until fully melted and warm.
- Add Butterbeans and Stock: Drain and rinse the tinned butterbeans thoroughly. Add them to the saucepan along with the prepared vegetable stock. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Simmer Mixture: Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the mixture simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes, allowing the beans to soften and the flavors to meld.
- Add Lemon Juice and Cream: Remove from heat briefly and add the lemon juice and vegan cream or plain yoghurt if using. This adds brightness and creaminess to the mash.
- Blend the Mash: Use a blender or food processor to blitz the mixture to a very smooth purée. For an extra creamy texture, you can add a splash more vegan cream or yoghurt while blending.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mash is too thick, add a splash of water and blend again. If it is too thin, return it to the pan and gently bubble for a minute or two to thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve: Once the consistency and flavor are perfect, serve warm as a delicious and nutritious side dish.
Notes
- Using drained and rinsed canned butterbeans helps reduce any excess salt or preserving liquid.
- Vegetable stock can be substituted with homemade or low-sodium stock for healthier variations.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding garlic or herbs during the simmering stage.
- Vegan cream or plain yoghurt is optional but adds extra creaminess and a subtle tang.
- This mash is great served alongside roasted vegetables, grilled tofu, or as a spread on bread.
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