Broad Bean & Mint Mash

Broad Bean & Mint Mash

This delightful broad bean and potato mash is bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. Creamy mashed potatoes mixed with tender broad beans, finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of parmesan, and fresh mint leaves for a pop of freshness. This dish is the perfect combination of comfort and freshness, making it a delightful side dish or light meal that is sure to impress.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1,5Kg Podded Broad Beans
  • 1 Medium Potato
  • 350Ml Veg Stock
  • 100Ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 50g Grated Parmesan
  • Handful Mint Leaves

Instructions

  • tip podded beans into pan of boiling water (do not salt). Boil for 1 minute drain and refresh under cold water. drain beans them remove outer pod to get the shiny green beans inside
  • Meanwhile put potato into hot stock in a pan & boil for 10 mins until tender. Add podded beans to this pan and warm through.
  • Take pan off the heat and mash everything together roughly with most of the olive oil. Stir through most of parmesan & mint, season to taste and put in serving bowl.
  • Make a dip in the top with back of spoon and fill with remaining olive oil, sprinkle with remaining parmesan & mint and serve

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Yield

Serves 4