Parsley butter bean topping

The term ‘butter bean’ refers to a large, flat and creamy variety of lima bean either dried that is soaked then cooked, or ready to use in cans. They have a soft, floury texture when cooked.

This recipe is great served as a topping for pan-fried or steamed fish or as a dip for crisp veggies.

Ingredients

2	Garlic cloves, or 3
½ tsp	Salt
425 g	Butter beans, canned, drained and rinsed (Main)
2 Tbsp	Lemon juice
¼ cup	Extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup	Flat leaf (Italian) parsley (Main)
1 sprinkle	Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Mash the garlic and salt together with the blade of a heavy knife. Place all the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth.