White bean and chickpea ‘mash’ is the perfect accompaniment to steak and veggies or as a side for Christmas roasts. This garlicky, lemony, ultra-fabulous, utterly addictive bean mash is a wonderful substitute for those looking to kick potatoes.

Ingredients

• 1 can of white beans – drained
• 1 can of chickpeas – drained
• 1 tsp of dried rosemary
• 1 tbs of crushed garlic
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1/4 cup of lite thickened cream
• Juice of half a lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a small pot over a medium heat. Add garlic and rosemary and cook, stirring until fragrant.
2. Add white beans, chickpeas and lemon juice to the pan and allow to cook, stirring for 3-5 minutes or until warmed through.
3. Add cream to the beans and use a potato masher or fork to roughly mash/squish the beans.
4. Season with salt and pepper and serve!

Enjoy xx

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