Creamy Garlic & Herb Haricot Bean Mash: A Lighter Take on Comfort Food

Simple, nourishing and full of flavour. This creamy garlic bean mash is a lighter alternative to potatoes, made with cooked white haricot beans and just a few everyday ingredients. It’s naturally gluten-free, packed with plant protein, and works beautifully as a warm side, a dip or a toast-topper.

We carefully source our white haricot beans in small batches, pack them here on the farm, and include free UK delivery as standard.

Garlic & Herb Haricot Bean Mash (Serves 2–4)

Ingredients:

1 cup of dried white haricot beans (soaked overnight and cooked)

2 tbsp of olive oil or butter

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tbsp of lemon juice

Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional: 1 tbsp of chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme or rosemary)

Method:

If starting with dried beans, soak overnight and simmer for 1–1.5 hours until soft. Drain.

In a small pan, warm the olive oil and gently sauté the garlic until soft but not browned.

Add cooked beans, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Mash with a fork or blend until creamy. Add a splash of warm water or oil to loosen, if needed.

Stir in chopped herbs and serve warm, or chilled as a spread or dip.

Serving suggestions:

As a side with roast vegetables or grilled meat/fish

As a base under poached eggs or pan-fried mushrooms

Spread on toast with a drizzle of olive oil and cracked black pepper

As a warm or cold dip with crackers or crudités

Why Haricot Beans?

White haricot beans (also known as navy beans) are naturally low in fat and high in fibre, iron and plant protein. They’re a gentle, gut-friendly pantry staple, and this mash is a great way to enjoy them beyond baked beans.

Shop White Haricot Beans

Carefully sourced and packed on-farm in small batches. Dried white haricot beans, perfect for soups and mash.