Roasted red pepper and butter bean dip

(from Elyce123’s recipe box)

Makes about 300ml

Source: delicious. January 2005

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 10 people

Categories: January

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 mild red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 roasted red pepper (from a jar), chopped
  • 410g can butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • handful fresh coriander leaves
  • juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a pan, then add the onion, garlic and chilli. Cook, stirring occasionally, over a gentle heat for about 5 minutes until softened but not coloured.

  2. Remove from the heat and add the red pepper, beans, coriander and lemon juice, then whizz in a food processor until a smooth purée. Season to taste and transfer to a serving bowl. Cover with cling film and chill until needed. Serve at room temperature with the crispy pitta fingers.

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