This wonderfully delicious and hearty meal is perfect for when you don't have much time to spend in the kitchen. The dish is based around a gorgeously comforting butter bean mash, served with braised greens, a couple of slices of smoked salmon, a scattering of basil and cherry tomatoes.
The result is deceptively creamy and makes a wonderful nourishing lunch or simple wholesome dinner. And it's also gluten- and dairy-free (if using olive oil).
GARLICKY BUTTER BEAN MASH TOPPED WITH SMOKED SALMON AND BRAISED GREENS Serves 2-3
2 cans drained butter beans1 cup good quality vegetable or chicken stock3 Tbsp butter, ghee or olive oil, plus a little extra for greasing2 cloves garlic, finely mincedSea salt and pepperLarge bunch spinach or silverbeet, rinsed and roughly chopped200g smoked salmon slices1 punnet cherry tomatoes, sliced in halfLarge handful basil, roughly chopped
1. Place butter beans and stock in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer until almost all stock has cooked off.
2. Add butter, ghee or olive oil, garlic and a good pinch of sea salt and pepper. Mash well.
3. Grease a small saucepan and add rinsed spinach or silverbeet. Cook 1-2 minutes or until wilted. Season to taste.
4. To serve, divide mash and wilted greens between 2-3 bowls. Top with a couple of slices of smoked salmon, a scattering of basil and cherry tomatoes.
