I love mashed potatoes. To me, they define comfort food (with homemade mac and cheese coming in a close second). This is a shared love in our house, but I have received some hints lately that we've entered the mashed potato doldrums. So, I have been trying to find new ways to enjoy what our house affectionately calls "mashers." I have found some pretty good alternatives to the basic mashed potato, and people seemed to be pleased.
Our favorite so far is white bean mashers. They have been a big hit with both the big and little man around here. And the best part is, they are super easy to make. Here's what you'll need:
3 cans of white beans, drained and rinsed (I use great northern beans)
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat the EVOO, garlic and lemon zest in
a sauce pan on med-low heat until it becomes fragrant and warm. Don't let the garlic brown. Add the beans, and with the back of a wooden spoon, smash the beans against the side of pan until they become mashed. Heat through, then add salt and pepper to taste.
a sauce pan on med-low heat until it becomes fragrant and warm. Don't let the garlic brown. Add the beans, and with the back of a wooden spoon, smash the beans against the side of pan until they become mashed. Heat through, then add salt and pepper to taste. If beans aren't your thing, try adding some steamed cauliflower or butternut squash to potatoes just before mashing. When blended with the potatoes, they boost the flavor and nutrition. Or try harvest mashers: a half-n-half blend of russet potatoes and sweet potatoes, mashed together with sour cream and a dash of horseradish. Yum.
3 comments:
I am so gonna try this. And see if I can fool the family. They're a tough crowd to cook for. I'll let you know how it goes. :-)
MMMM, I love beans in almost any way shape or form. These look yummy.
i want to try the food i see its look yummy i realy starving when i look the food
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