This dip is made with frozen broad beans bought from the frozen section of the super market. Not always that easy to come by as they are not always there year round, but they should be there as they are in season now.
They are actually a very good product, probably like frozen peas but unfortunately I have a very unhealthy aversion too, due to childhood trauma of force feeding.
Anyway the recipe is as follows
- 250g of frozen broad beans or 1/2 a packet
- 10-15 mints leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest and squirt of juice
- pince of salt and pepper
- a chunk of feta cheese, probably a large tablespoon
- drizzle of good olive oil
This is what they look when the come out of the frozen packet, quite disgusting really.
Pour on some boiling water and leave for at least 5-10 minutes. I find there is no need to boil them in a pot. Drain off the water and them pop them out of their pods. Look how beautifully devine they are now that they have shed their grey green skin.
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and whiz until you get the desired consistency.
You could just smash them all together too for a more chunky look.
Serve on toasted bread or as lily does something she dips her carrots into for school lunch.
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