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The beany - butter bean pâté

Preparation time

less than 30 mins

Cooking time

no cooking required

Serves

Serves 1

Recommended by

3 people

Dietary

Vegetarian

By The Vegetarian Society

Ingredients

½ a 425g/15oz can of butter beans, drained
½ lemon, grated rind and juice
½ clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp water (approx)
salt and black pepper, to taste
sprigs of mint, to garnish
bread of your choice

Method

Place the butter beans and lemon juice in a food processor and blend until smooth.
Add the rest of the ingredients, adjusting the amount of water to give a smooth pate. Season and spread onto your chosen bread. Add the mint to garnish. Also delicious with salad.