Roasted pepper and broad beans dip
Background
This roasted pepper and broad beans dip is vegan, healthy, low-carb, low-cal and gluten-free. Most importantly itβs really yummy and super easy to make, particularly if you have leftover roasted/barbecued/grilled veggies. ( You can use roasted/grilled garlic, instead of raw Β -Β add about 4 cloves to the food processor. Add some chilli flakes or a chilli pepper to make it more spicy. Serve it with crudites or as a spread on toast or nibbles and in sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 100g broad beans
- 1 roasted/grilled/barbecued bell pepper
- 1 roasted carrot (optional) or a pinch of muscovado sugar
- Β½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 small handful of coriander leaves or mint leaves
- Juice of Β½ lemon
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Blanch the broad beans in boiling water (or steam them) then rinse under cold water and cool.
- Remove their membrane, by popping the beans out with your fingers.
- Remove the skin of the roasted pepper.
- Put the roasted pepper & beans into a small food processor.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, then whiz until you get a textured paste.
- Taste and season to your liking.
- Cover and keep chilled until serving, or up to 3 days.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Appetizer - Barbecue - Dips - Everyday - Grill - Nibbles & Bites - Quick & Easy - Sauces - Snacks - Starter
- Cuisines: - Middle Eastern
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Dinner Party - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Beans - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Calorie - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Low Fat - Low GI - Low Salt - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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