Name: White bean mash with kale and chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 x 420g cans cannellini beans, drained, rinsed; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 20 gram butter, chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 4 rindless bacon rashers, sliced; 1 bunch kale, tough stems discarded; 400 gram can chickpeas, rinsed, drained; 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges; juice of 1 lemon

White bean mash with kale and chickpeas

This budget-friendly white bean mash with kale and chickpeas is a great healthy dinner recipe that's ready in just 30 minutes

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

20M

Total

30M

Ingredients

4 x 420g cans cannellini beans, drained, rinsed

1/2 cup chicken stock

20 gram butter, chopped

1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated

2 tablespoon olive oil

4 rindless bacon rashers, sliced

1 bunch kale, tough stems discarded

400 gram can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

2 tomatoes, cut into wedges

juice of 1 lemon

Method

1.In a medium saucepan, combine beans and stock. Bring to the boil on high, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.

2.Mash roughly using a fork. Stir in butter and zest. Season, then set aside and keep warm.

3.In a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Sauté bacon for 4-5 minutes until golden. Mix in kale and chickpeas, then cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until kale begins to wilt. Add tomatoes and lemon juice, then continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until tomatoes are tender. Season to taste.

4.Serve bacon and chickpea mixture with white bean mash. Accompany with crusty bread and salad, if desired.

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