Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 750 g broad beans
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (plus extra to drizzle)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Remove 750g (1lb 10oz) broad beans from their pods. Cook in boiling water for 3 -5 minutes, until just tender.
  • Drain the broad beans and refresh in cold water, then drain again.
  • Remove the broad beans from the skins and place in a food processor, jug blender or deep sided bowl.
  • Add 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp tahini. Season with salt and pepper. Blitz until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning and add a little more lemon juice if desired.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little extra olive oil. Serve with toasted croutés, flatbreads or vegetable crudities.