Ingredients:
- 8 spring onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 x 400g tins of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- To serve:
- Spinach, wilted
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 20g butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 good-quality pork sausages
Method:
1. Turn the grill on to a high heat. Cook the sausages for 10-15 minutes until browned all over and completely cooked throughout, turning regularly.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter together in a saucepan over a low heat. Add the spring onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add the beans and lemon juice and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly. When the beans are soft, mash to a creamy consistency using a potato masher. Season to taste.
4. Serve the cannellini bean champ with the sausages and some wilted spinach.
