Nigella Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese is a comforting dish made with sweet potatoes, pasta, butter, and cheese. It takes about 15 minutes to prepare and serves four.
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💛 Why You’ll Love This Butter Bean Mash Recipe:
- Use Quality Ingredients: Opt for high-quality dairy-free butter, butterbeans, and vegetable stock for the best flavor.
- Rinse Butterbeans: Be sure to thoroughly rinse the butterbeans before adding them to the saucepan to remove any excess brine.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the mash before serving and adjust the salt, pepper, and lemon juice to your preference.
❓ What Is Nigella Butter Bean Mash Recipe?
Nigella Butter Bean Mash is a creamy dish made with butterbeans, vegan butter, vegetable stock, lemon juice, and optional vegan cream. It’s simple, quick, and delicious.
🧈Nigella Butter Bean Mash Ingredients
- 15 g dairy-free ‘butter’ block margarine – I like Flora Plant Butter or Naturli Block
- 800 g tinned butterbeans 2 x 400g tins
- 150 ml vegetable stock (150ml boiling water + 1 teaspoon stock powder)
- salt and black pepper
- 1 lemon juice only
- 1-2 tablespoon vegan cream or plain yoghurt (optional)
🥣How To Make Nigella Butter Bean Mash?
- Start by melting vegan butter in a large saucepan.
- Drain and rinse the butterbeans, then add them to the saucepan along with vegetable stock, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- After simmering, add lemon juice and vegan cream if you like, then blend everything until it’s smooth and creamy.
- If the mashed mixture seems too thick, you can add a little water to thin it out. On the other hand, if it’s too thin, you can cook it a bit longer to thicken it up.
- Taste the mashed mixture and adjust the seasoning if needed. Then, it’s ready to serve!
💭Recipe Tips
- Use Quality Ingredients: Opt for high-quality dairy-free butter, butterbeans, and vegetable stock for the best flavor.
- Rinse Butterbeans: Be sure to thoroughly rinse the butterbeans before adding them to the saucepan to remove any excess brine.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the mash before serving and adjust the salt, pepper, and lemon juice to your preference.
🥗 What To Serve With Butter Bean Mash?
Serve butter bean mash with Sweet Potato Mac And Cheese, Mackerel Pasta, Nduja Pasta, Cheese And Onion Pie, Courgette Pasta, Lamb Kofta, Pea Risotto, Cottage Pie, Feta Watermelon Salad, Potato Salad.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Butter Bean Mash?
- In the fridge: Store leftovers butter bean mash in an airtight container for 3 days.
- In the freezer: Store leftovers butter bean mash in an airtight container for 3 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Butter Bean Mash?
- In the microwave: Reheat leftovers butter bean mash on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway.
- In the air-fryer: Reheat leftovers butter bean mash for 5-7 minutes at 350°F.
FAQ’S:
Nigella Butter Bean Mash
Lima beans and butter beans are often used interchangeably, but there’s a slight difference. Lima beans refer to the larger, flat variety, while butter beans are typically smaller and rounder. However, in some regions, they’re considered the same.
Can I Use Lime Juice Instead Of Lemon Juice?
Yes, you can use lime juice instead of lemon juice if you prefer or if that’s what you have on hand. The lime juice will provide a slightly different citrus flavor to the mash but will still work well in the recipe.
How Can I Make Butter Bean Mash Spicier?
To make the butter bean mash spicier, you can add chopped chili peppers, chili powder, or a dash of hot sauce to the mixture during cooking or before blending.
Can I Make This Mash With Fresh Beans Instead Of Canned Ones?
Yes, you can make this mash with fresh beans instead of canned ones. However, you’ll need to cook the fresh beans until they are tender before using them in the recipe.
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Nigella Butter Bean Mash Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 201kcal
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Potassium: 485mg
- Fiber: 10g
- Sugar: 2g
- Calcium: 49mg
- Iron: 4mg
Nigella Butter Bean Mash
Description
Nigella Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese is a comforting dish made with sweet potatoes, pasta, butter, and cheese. It takes about 15 minutes to prepare and serves four.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by melting vegan butter in a large saucepan.
- Drain and rinse the butterbeans, then add them to the saucepan along with vegetable stock, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- After simmering, add lemon juice and vegan cream if you like, then blend everything until it’s smooth and creamy.
- If the mashed mixture seems too thick, you can add a little water to thin it out. On the other hand, if it’s too thin, you can cook it a bit longer to thicken it up.
- Taste the mashed mixture and adjust the seasoning if needed. Then, it’s ready to serve!
Notes
- Use Quality Ingredients: Opt for high-quality dairy-free butter, butterbeans, and vegetable stock for the best flavor.
Rinse Butterbeans: Be sure to thoroughly rinse the butterbeans before adding them to the saucepan to remove any excess brine.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste the mash before serving and adjust the salt, pepper, and lemon juice to your preference.