This recipe is in categories Healthy eating, Party food, Picnic, Snacks, Specialist diet, Starters, Vegetarian,

Difficulty: 1
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: No cooking required
Number of servings: 4-6
This is a vegan recipe

• ½ a 425g (15oz) can of butter beans, drained
• ½ lemon, grated rind and juice
• ½ clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 x 15ml spoon (tablespoon) fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 x 15ml spoon (tablespoon) olive oil
• 1 x 15ml spoon (tablespoon) water (approx)
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• vegetables or herbs to garnish

1. Place the butter beans and lemon juice in a food processor and blend until smooth
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, and blend again, adjusting the amount of water to give a smooth paté
3. Spread onto bread or crackers and garnish with herbs or vegetables