White bean mashed potato bowls

Name: White bean mashed potato bowls
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb, peeled and diced potatoes; 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed white beans; ½ cup milk; 2 tbsp butter; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ cup grated, vegetarian rennet cheddar

Buttery mashed potatoes with white beans blended in for a simple, filling bowl.

30 minutes estimated for the original recipe · 2 servings

Dinnervegetarian

These are familiar home meals, not a medical diet. Before cooking for someone facing illness, check their allergies and follow their care team’s advice about food, texture and dietary restrictions.

People to serve

Quantities adjust for 1–8 people. For larger portions, use a larger pan or cook in batches; allow extra time. For partial cans, measure that fraction of the contents. Season to taste.

What you’ll need

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potatoes1 lb, peeled and diced
white beans1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
milk½ cup
butter2 tbsp
salt¼ tsp
cheddar¼ cup grated, vegetarian rennet

Water is not counted as a pantry ingredient. Dietary labels refer to the specified ingredients; check packaged products for allergens and suitability.

Let’s cook

Cover potatoes with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15–18 minutes until easily pierced with a fork.
Add the beans for the final 3 minutes of cooking, then drain well.
Warm the milk and butter in the empty pan over low heat. Return potatoes and beans and mash until as smooth as desired.
Stir in salt and cheddar until melted. Add a splash of water if needed and serve warm.

An original recipe, kitchen-tested. Times are estimates and depend on your equipment and preparation pace.

FoodSafety.gov cooking temperature guide

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