Name: Bean & pesto mash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
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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Bean & pesto mash

Bean & pesto mash

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Serves 4

Easy

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

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Ingredients

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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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Nutrition: per serving

kcal183
fat5g
saturates1g
carbs25g
sugars3g
fibre7g
protein11g
salt0.84g

low

Method

step 1

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.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2011

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