Mint and Butter Bean Pate( Condiments – Pate )

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INGREDIENTS:

• 2 x 45 g / 15 oz cans butter (lima) beans, drained
  
• Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
  
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  
• 2 T finely chopped fresh mint
  
• 4 T olive oil
  
• 4 T water (approx)
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  
• Sprigs of mint, to garnish

  To serve:

• Pita bread triangles
  
• Mixed salad leaves and cherry tomatoes
  

METHOD:
Place the butter beans and lemon juice in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the lemon zest, garlic, mint and olive oil, adjusting the amount of water to give a smooth pate. Season to taste then spoon the mixture into a serving dish or individual ramekins and garnish with mint sprigs.

Serve butter bean pate with warm pita triangles and a salad garnish of lettuce and tomatoes.