Beetroot and Butterbean Hummus

Serves 4-6Preparation: 10 minsCook: none

Serve as a dip with pitta crisps, or part of a salad lunch spread.

Beetroot and butter bean hummusBeetroot & Butterbean Hummus - www.lovebeetroot.co.uk - with olive oil

Ingredients

250g cooked beetroot dipped in vinegar (not pickled)
1 tin butterbeans (410g), drained & rinsed
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
Small bunch fresh chives, finely chopped (reserve a few for garnish)
3tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Step by step

  1. Chop the beetroot into small dice, set aside in a medium bowl.
  2. In a food processor blitz the butterbeans with the garlic, chives and olive oil. Season to taste with sea salt & freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Transfer into the bowl with the beetroot and gently fold through to mix. Spoon into a serving bowl, drizzle with a little extra olive oil and garnish with a few snipped chives. Serve as a dip with pitta crisps, or part of a salad lunch spread.