Mashed potatoes with paracress leaves (brèdes mafanes)
A homemade apple purée made with mashed apples, milk, chard, and a touch of garlic, a traditional dish from the island of Réunion.
Mafane leaves, also known as Reunion leaves, give this puree a slightly spicy flavor. Served hot, it is often enjoyed with meats and fish.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time20 min
- Total35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodsaucepan
- Estimated cost$1.84 $0.46 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $1.28
- $0.16
- $0.40
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Peel the apples and cook them in water until they are soft.
- Chop the collard greens leaves and coarsely chop the garlic. ≈ 8 min
- Mash the apples by gradually adding the milk, then incorporate the garlic and greens. ≈ 4 min
- Mix until smooth and serve immediately, while still hot. ≈ 4 min
The bill
Mashed potatoes with paracress leaves (brèdes mafanes)
- 600 g of ground apples$1.28
- 1 clove of garlic or 2 shallots$0.16
- 400 ml of milk$0.40
Total$1.84
that's $0.46 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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