Jamie Oliver Butter Bean Mash Recipe

This butter bean mash is smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. It’s a great alternative to mashed potatoes and pairs perfectly with roasted veggies, grilled tofu, or as a dip for bread.

Ingredients Needed:

• 15 g dairy-free ‘butter’
• 800 g tinned butterbeans 
• 150 ml vegetable stock 
• salt and black pepper
• 1 lemon 
• 1-2 tablespoons vegan cream or plain yogurt

How To Make Butter Bean Mash Recipe?

1. Melt the butter: Place a saucepan over medium heat and add the vegan butter. Let it melt completely.
2. Add the butter beans and stock: Drain and rinse the butter beans, then add them to the saucepan. Pour in the vegetable stock and season generously with salt and black pepper.
3. Simmer for 5 minutes: Cover the pan with a lid and let everything cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
4. Add lemon juice and vegan cream: Remove the lid and stir in the lemon juice. If using, add the vegan cream or plain yogurt for extra creaminess.
5. Blend until smooth: Use a blender or immersion blender to purée the mixture until completely smooth. If the mash is too thick, add a little water.
6. Adjust the texture: If the mash is too thin, return it to the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes to thicken.
7. Taste and serve: Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm with your favorite meal.

Recipe Tips:

• Use warm stock for better blending: Adding warm vegetable stock helps the butter beans soften faster, making the mash smoother and easier to blend.
• Don’t skip the lemon juice: The lemon juice brightens up the flavors and balances the richness. Without it, the mash can taste a bit heavy.
• Blend while the beans are hot: Blending the mash while it’s still warm gives it a silky texture. If it cools down, it may become too thick and harder to blend smoothly.
• Adjust thickness carefully: If the mash is too thick, add a little warm water or extra stock (a tablespoon at a time). If it’s too thin, let it cook for another minute to thicken up.
• Season at the end: After blending, taste the mash and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon juice. The flavors change after blending, so it’s best to season at the last step.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the mash cool down, then put it in a container with a lid. Keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: You can freeze it for up to 2 months, but the texture might change. Cool it first, then store it in a freezer-safe bag or container.
• Reheat: Place the mash in a saucepan over low heat. Stir often while adding a splash of water or stock until it’s warm and smooth again. This should take 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 150 kcal
• Total Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 300mg
• Potassium: 400mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 20g
• Dietary Fiber: 6g
• Sugars: 1g
• Protein: 7g

Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver’s Cottage Pie Recipe
• Jamie Oliver Prawn Puri Recipe

Jamie Oliver Butter Bean Mash Recipe

Course: Side DishCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Calories

150

kcal

This butter bean mash is smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. It’s a great alternative to mashed potatoes and pairs perfectly with roasted veggies, grilled tofu, or as a dip for bread.

Ingredients

• 15 g dairy-free ‘butter’

• 800 g tinned butterbeans 

• 150 ml vegetable stock 

• salt and black pepper

• 1 lemon 

• 1-2 tablespoons vegan cream or plain yogurt

Directions

• Melt the butter: Place a saucepan over medium heat and add the vegan butter. Let it melt completely.
• Add the butter beans and stock: Drain and rinse the butter beans, then add them to the saucepan. Pour in the vegetable stock and season generously with salt and black pepper.
• Simmer for 5 minutes: Cover the pan with a lid and let everything cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Add lemon juice and vegan cream: Remove the lid and stir in the lemon juice. If using, add the vegan cream or plain yogurt for extra creaminess.
• Blend until smooth: Use a blender or immersion blender to purée the mixture until completely smooth. If the mash is too thick, add a little water.
• Adjust the texture: If the mash is too thin, return it to the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes to thicken.
• Taste and serve: Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm with your favorite meal.

Notes

• Use warm stock for better blending: Adding warm vegetable stock helps the butter beans soften faster, making the mash smoother and easier to blend.
• Don’t skip the lemon juice: The lemon juice brightens up the flavors and balances the richness. Without it, the mash can taste a bit heavy.
• Blend while the beans are hot: Blending the mash while it’s still warm gives it a silky texture. If it cools down, it may become too thick and harder to blend smoothly.
• Adjust thickness carefully: If the mash is too thick, add a little warm water or extra stock (a tablespoon at a time). If it’s too thin, let it cook for another minute to thicken up.
• Season at the end: After blending, taste the mash and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon juice. The flavors change after blending, so it’s best to season at the last step.