Light Bites & Snacks Recipes

Crispy Butternbeans with Green Tahini Sauce

Beans are an excellent source of nutrition including:

  • Protein
  • Fibre
  • Starchy carbohydrates
  • Vitamins such as folate
  • Minerals such as iron, magnesium and potassium

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Serves 4 as an appetiser or 2 as a salad or sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 can (400g) butterbeans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small jar (175g drained) of artichokes in oil
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic granules
  • 50g flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • 60g tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan (400°F).
  2. Slice any large artichoke pieces into 2 or 3 before mixing with the butterbeans, garlic and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy.
  3. Blend the parsley, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, seasoning, and 50ml water to a dipping sauce consistency using an emersion blender or a food processor, adding a little extra water if needed.
  4. Pour the dip into a small dish and place it on a larger plate with the crispy butterbeans and artichokes scattered around.
Crispy Butterbeans with Green Tahini Sauce

Per serving: 449kcal/ 28g fat/ 3.7g saturated fat/ 23g carbohydrates/ 18g fibre/ 17g protein

This can also be served as a salad by mixing everything together with lettuce leaves eaten as is, or stuffed into a wholemeal pitta for a more substantial meal.

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