Green bean mash – also known in Dutch as snijbonen stamppot – a delicious bowl of comfort food! Creamy mashed potatoes with curry spices, crème fraîche, bacon bits, and plenty of vegetables. Even better with homemade meatballs!
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This green bean mash is perfect for a busy weeknight: nutritious, flavorful, and on the table in 40 minutes.
Grandma’s Green Bean Mash
This green bean mash is perfect for a busy weeknight: nutritious, flavorful, and on the table in 40 minutes. The combination of creamy and spicy mashed potatoes, crisp green beans, and savory bacon bits makes this dish a deliciously flavorful whole.
Green Bean Mash Ingredients
To make this comforting meal you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Potatoes, preferably Russet potatoes
- Peppers, I like to use red peppers
- Green beans, or as they are known in the UK: runner beans
- Flavorings, I used curry powder, onion and mustard
- Add-ins, like crème fraîche (for creaminess), bacon bits and grated cheese
Want to turn it into a complete meal? Then fry up some meatballs to go with it! I like to add some pickles and pickled onions, they really top off the dish.
Classic Dutch Stamppot
I love the Dutch mash or stamppot formula: mashed potatoes, vegetables, and a nice piece of meat on the side. It’s super classic and Dutch, of course, but you can always make me happy with it! Are you also totally in the mood for more stamppot? Then I have a few more great recipes for you:
- Spinach Mashed Potatoes – this one’s always a hit
- Sauerkraut Casserole – a personal favorite, especially with homemade sauerkraut
- Leek Mashed Potatoes – this is a really good, surprising combination
- Sweet Potato Mash – this is a new variation, but it’s still incredibly delicious
Beans from my Own Garden
As you can see, I already have a whole bunch of Dutch recipes on my website, but a good stamppot with green beans was still missing. Since this year, I’ve also been growing my own green beans in my vegetable garden, so this seemed like the perfect moment to share my recipe with you!
You can find all kinds of green beans; besides the classic green ones, there are also purple and white/light yellow varieties. They all taste delicious and have a nice crunch. If you have a garden or vegetable patch of your own, I definitely recommend growing your own beans!
Green Bean Mash with Meatballs
I like to add bacon bits, but you can also add some meatballs for a more complete meal. Would you rather keep it vegetarian? Then you can add plant-based bacon bits and/or meatballs. Below, I’ll answer a few common questions about making this green bean mash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare and store the mash?
Absolutely! Once it has cooled completely, you can store it in the refrigerator, and it will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.
How do I reheat the mash?
It’s best to reheat the mash over low heat with a splash of water, stirring constantly!
I don’t like cheese, can I leave it out?
Absolutely! You might need to add an extra pinch of salt.
Ingredients
- 1 kg Russet potatoes (peeled, diced)
- 150 gram bacon bits
- 50 gram unsalted butter
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 red bell peppers (diced)
- 400 gram green beans (finely sliced)
- 200 gram crème fraîche
- 150 gram aged cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1½ tsp mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes, and cook them in a large pot with a pinch of salt until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Then drain.
- Fry the bacon bits in a dry skillet until nice and crispy. Drain them on a piece of paper towel.
- In the same pan, melt the butter and sautée the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the pointed bell pepper and cook for a few minutes. Then add the finely sliced green beans and cook for another 5-7 minutes until al dente. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher and stir in the crème fraîche until you have a creamy purée.
- Then add the grated aged cheese, the sautéed vegetables and bacon bits, curry powder, and coarse-grained mustard. Mix everything together well. Taste and add extra salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve this delicious stew with meatballs, a fresh salad or pickles. Enjoy!
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