Broad bean and mint dip, is a British summer time alternative to the more well known bean dip; hummus. Simply blanch your beans, and blend with olive oil. Get dipping!
Ingredients
350g broad beans, (weight of beans, out of the green pods)
6-8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
2 cloves of garlic, minced
A small handful of fresh mint leaves
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Simmer beans in a pan of water for 5 minutes, drain, cool and then slip off the skins of the beans.
Whizz all of the ingredients in a blender, and season to taste. Adjust the quantity of oil or add more lemon juice if you like.
Recipe by Ceri Jones Chef at https://cerijoneschef.com/broad-bean-and-mint-dip/