Mashed greens with mafane
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$1.64 $0.41 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $1.08
- $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 spinach 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 greens with mafane
- 600 g of ground apples$1.08
- 1 clove of Allium sativum (garlic) or 2 cloves of Allium ascalonicum (scallions)$0.16
- 400 ml of milk$0.40
Total$1.64
that's $0.41 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
🎬 Have a video of this recipe? Suggest a YouTube link
✏️ A mistake, an idea for this recipe? Suggest a correction
Reviews (0)
Rate this recipe Be the first to rate it!
Have you tried this recipe? Sign in to leave your review and rating.
On our Facebook page
0 reactions · 0 comments
You need to be a member to suggest a correction. Sign up for free, or sign in: you will then be able to report a mistake or suggest an improvement, and Axelle will read it.
Create a free account Sign in
You will come straight back to this recipe afterwards.