Broad bean and mint dip
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Total time: 16 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 1 min • Serves: 12 • Difficulty: Easy
The garlic, lemon and mint make this broad bean dip simply stunning! This is just what you need when entertaining this festive season.
Ingredients
Frozen broad beans
300 g, shelled
Garlic
1 clove(s), crushed
Green shallot(s)
2 individual, thinly sliced
Soft goat's cheese
60 g
Olive oil
1 tbs
Fresh lemon rind
2 tsp, finely grated
Lemon juice
1 tbs
Fresh mint
1½ tbs, plus extra to serve
Instructions
1
Boil, steam or microwave broad beans following packet instructions until tender. Drain and shell beans. Refresh under cold water. Drain.
2
Place beans, garlic, shallots, goat’s cheese, olive oil, lemon rind, lemon juice and mint leaves in a food processor. Process until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Transfer to a serving bowl. Chill for 1 hour before serving, if time permits. Serve sprinkled with extra small fresh mint leaves.
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