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
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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.
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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.