Bare Bottoms in the Grass

28 Nov, 2020

I’ve translated one of my favourite Dutch dishes: Blote Billen in het Gras (Bare Bottoms in the Grass).

serves 2

Ingredients:

• 400g flat broad green beans (runner beans), chopped into even-sized pieces (I buy them frozen and pre-chopped)

• 500g potatoes, peeled and diced

• 1 can (400g) of white beans, drained and rinsed

• A pinch of salt and pepper

  Directions:

1. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until soft, then drain well.
2. While the potatoes are cooking, bring a pan of water to the boil, add the prepared beans, and cook for 5–10 minutes, or until just tender but still with a bite. Add the white beans for the last 2 minutes to warm them through. Drain well, saving some of the cooking water.
3. Mash the potatoes and stir in the green and white beans. If the mixture is too dry, add a little of the reserved water.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

I like to serve it with a vegan sausage on the side, or sometimes I stir in some spicy tofu for an extra kick.

Bon appétit!

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