Creamy white beans whipped with olive oil, garlic, and a touch of butter create a silky, protein-rich alternative to mashed potatoes that feels just as comforting but far more nourishing.
DIETS: GF VG VT SC
Serves 2
Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 15-oz can white beans (great northern or Cannellini), drained
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste 
• 1 tablespoon butter (vegan, if desired)

Instructions: 

• Heat Olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and saute for 30-60 seconds. 
• Add the beans to the pan and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• Heat and simmer 5-10 minutes, or until hot.
• Either mash with a potato masher in the pan, or spoon mixture into a food processor and grind until smooth. 
• Once bean-tatoes are the desired consistency, mix in the butter and stir/mash/mix until melted. 
• Serve warm.
• *Note: If Bean mixture gets too thick you can add water or chicken broth to thin it out.

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories: ~288
Total Fat: ~14 g
Cholesterol: ~15 mg
Sodium: ~375 mg
Potassium: ~600 mg
Carbohydrates: ~30 g
Fiber: ~7 g
Sugars: ~1 g
Protein: ~10 g