Mixed Bean Pate Ingredient:
14 oz can mixed beans, drained,
2 tbsp olive oil,
juice of 1 lemon,
2 garlic cloves, crushed,
1 tbsp chopped cilantro,
2 scallions, chopped,
salt and pepper,
shredded scallions, to garnish.
Preparation Time 45 mins
Serves 4
METHOD
1 Rinse the beans thoroughly under cold running water and drain well.
2 Transfer the beans to a food processor and process until smooth. Alter-natively, place the beans in a bowl and mash thoroughly with a fork or potato masher.
3 Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro and scallions and blend until fairly smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4 Transfer the pate to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5 Garnish with shredded scallions and serve.
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