White Bean Mash

From "Living With the G.I. Diet" by Rick Gallop. In this case, G.I. stands for glycemic index, and diet means "way of eating" more than anything. This recipe is a tasty, high-fiber alternative to mashed potatoes, and simple to boot!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
• 3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  cups  baby spinach leaves, shredded
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in medium saucepan.
2. Add beans, thyme, and pepper; reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in spinach and salt; continue simmering for another minute.
4. Pour bean mixture into food processor (or blender), reserving about 1/3 of the liquid, and blend until fairly smooth.
5. Add more liquid if necessary to achieve desired consistency while blending.