Spicy Butter Bean Dip Food

HERBY BUTTER BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Add the butter beans, garlic, lemon zest and juice and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil to the carafe of a food processor. Pulse until a smooth paste is formed, about 1 minute. With the machine running, drizzle in 1/4 cup water and process until the desired texture is reached. Add the basil, dill, parsley, vinegar, salt and pepper. Process until the herbs are incorporated into the dip.
• Pour the dip into a serving bowl. To garnish, drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with parsley leaves. Serve the dip alongside fresh crudite and toasted bread for dipping or store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 1 week.

SPICY BUTTER BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Blitz the butter beans in a food processor with the lemon juice, sesame oil, dried chilli flakes, garlic, herbs and some sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• (If the paste seems a little dry, add a splash of water or some of the liquid drained from the tin).
• Spread the butterbeans on to toasted bread or use as a dip for grilled soft tortillas, vegetable crudités, breadsticks, crisps or tortilla chips.

SPICY REFRIED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients.
• Cook until hot and bubbly.
• Serve warm or room temperature.
• Makes 2 to 3 cups.

SPICY CHIPOTLE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add onions, garlic and chipotle pepper. Stir and saute 5 to 7 minutes or until onion softens.
• Add cumin, oregano and adobo sauce (if using), stirring to awaken herb flavors, about 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium and stir in refried beans. Splash salsa or Rotel around beans and stir to combine.
• Reduce heat to low and continue to cook beans, stirring occasionally, until warm throughout, 5 to 10 more minutes. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.