Bean, Lemon & Rosemary Hummus

I used to think that hummus is made out of a chickpeas. Well, now I know that not only. Today was also the first time I’ve ever tried a butter beans and I must tell it’s not the last one for sure. I like spreads and dips in general, i like to have them in my fridge, but I definitely love to have a homemade ones!

You will need:

• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp chopped rosemary
• grated rind and juice of ½ lemon
• 2 – 400g cans butter beans
• salt and pepper

Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the shallots, garlic, rosemary and lemon, and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes (stir from time to time). Leave to cool.

Transfer the mixture to a blender and add remaining ingredients. Process until smooth.

Tastes best with toasted ciabatta and a few drops of an olive oil on a top.

Enjoy, Marta

Source: All colour cookbook