Easy Vegan Mash (better Than Potatoes!)

First off, I will preface this by saying , i am not a vegan.. and if asked I would have said I NEVER eat anything vegan.. but the other night while making dinner, i realized i DO eat this mash quite often in place of potatoes. Not only is it healthier, but its more flavorful. When i first introduced this to the family.. i made it more mild,and smashed all the beans completely. And let them think it was potatoes until after the meal. Everyone likes it.. and now i can adjust the seasoning according to what we are having it with and who is eating (son doesn't eat spicy)

base of the mash is cannellini beans (canned) and olive oil.

All seasonings can be modified, my go-to seasonings are

oregano

basil

garlic

shallot

onion

thyme

crushed red pepper (when son isn't eating with us)

salt and pepper

I mince the garlic onion and shallot to make it a smoother mash.

i personally use (per can of beans):

2 tbs onion

1tbs of garlic

1tbs shallot

1 tsp each thyme, basil,oregano

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

add all the herbs and aromatics to a tbs olive oil and cook until they start to soften.

and add them to the pan. .let this cook together for at least 5 minutes.. but up to 30 if u want..just add water as needed. then mash with a potato masher, fork, or whatever you prefer. I like mine a little lumpy, but as i stated in first step, when i originally made them i fluffed them up like potatoes and added a lot less seasoning and pawned them off as potatoes to the son. He tends to make up his mind about a food before he tastes it, which drives me crazy xD

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