Runner Bean Mash (Snijbonen Stamppot)

Ingredients

• 400 grunner beans, washed and chopped
• 1 clovegarlic
• 1onion, chopped
• 800 gpotatoes, peeled and diced
• 25 gbutter, plus an extra knob for the mash
• 1 tbspwholegrain mustard
• milk, splash, for the mash
• 100 gcheese, grated (Gouda or mild cheddar)
• 75 gbacon, to serve
• salt

Method

1. 1

   Wash and chop the runner beans. Place in a saucepan of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a separate pot, cook the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain.

3. 3

   Melt a little butter in a skillet and sauté the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and cook briefly. Add the runner beans and stir-fry for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Mash the potatoes with a knob of butter and a splash of milk. Fold in the runner bean mixture and grated cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and mustard.

5. 5

   Fry the bacon until crispy. Serve the mash topped with the crispy bacon.