Comments on: Tuesday Night Tarragon Bean Mash

By: Christie @ fig & cherry

Christie @ fig & cherry — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:25:00 +0000

Delicious! I bet this would go beautifully with a nice piece of grilled white fish – because of the tarragon. Hmmm, I know what’s for dinner tonight now, thanks!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:41:00 +0000

That sounds good for a simple bean dish. Very often simple turns out to be best.

By: kat

kat — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:04:00 +0000

I’m so glad you are back. This sounds quite good & easy, I’ll have to try it out with your suggestions of less lemon juice.

By: Allen

Allen — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:53:00 +0000

Manggy: Ahh, you are a bean boy - I love them too. I considered buying fish last weekend and it just didn't excite me ... so I skipped it :-)

Peter G: Thank you ... I'm all about simple and easy!

Ben: Haha -- that reminds me ... I've been meaning to post about all the horrid things I've made but never shown you :-)

Helen: I considered making potatoes last night but then decided the beans would be healthier :-) Next time I'll reduce the juice and add the zest.

Farida: I like the lumps that the mash has, creamy yet chunky. I nibble on the tarragon too, especially when I'm out in the yard gardening!

By: farida

farida — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:27:00 +0000

Allen, nice invention:) This looks healthy and delicious. A touch of tarragon is a good idea – enhances the flavor. It’s one of my favorite herbs, by the way, I just just munch on it by itself:)) We make bean pate that looks slightly similar to yours and I love it. I’ll try your version too. It is easier than mine.

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:09:00 +0000

I like to make mash from beans, so much better ofr you than mashed potatoes! Perhpas try half juice and half zest next time? Then you will get some tartness from the juice and the more aromatic oils from the zest. Yum.

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:05:00 +0000

I agree with Peter, this is a simple and easy recipe and yet all the flavors going on are just amazing. And the best part is that we can learn from your mistakes :-p

By: Peter G

Peter G — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:35:00 +0000

What a lovely, simple and easy recipe Allen. I love all the flavours happening here…The tarragon is a nice creative touch.

By: Manggy

Manggy — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:59:00 +0000

Very resourceful! (Master of the pantry?) I don’t know what BEPs taste like, but if you happen to see some of my comments all over (haha), I love beans. I’ll probably love it too (even if it’s not so bean-y?).

You could have fish (though I know you’re not a big fish-guy) or shellfish as well– they don’t require a lot of salt to bring out the flavor– in fact, they might have appreciated the extra lemon-ness! :)