Broad Bean Pate

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 lemon
• 900g broad breans (weighed without pod)
• 2 tsp cumin seeds, ground
• 2 tsp coriander seeds, ground
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp turmeric

Method

1. Peel and crush the garlic. Half and juice the lemon.
2. Bring a pan of water to the boil, then cook the beans for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain & reserve the cooking liquid.
3. Place the beans and spices in a liquidiser and blend for 30 seconds.
4. Add the lemon juice and garlic, then add a little of the reserved liquid until a thick puree is formed.
5. Gradually stir in the oil a little at a time, until the desired thickness of pâté is reached.
6. Season to taste and serve with crudités or bread and a sprinkle of turmeric.