Butter Bean, Anchovie and Coriander Pate Print E-mail
Image You could use other canned beans such as cannellini or red kidney beans in place of butter beans, to make this tasty starter that goes well with toasted Miracle Bread.




Preparation time: 5 minutes

425g (14oz) canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
50g (2oz) canned anchovy fillets in oil
2 spring onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges and toasted rye bread, to serve

Place all the ingredients, except the coriander, in a blender or food processor. Purée until well mixed but not smooth. Alternatively, mash the beans with a fork, finely chop the anchovies and mix the ingredients together in a bowl, by hand.

Stir in the coriander and season well.

Serve with lemon wedges and toasted rye bread or Miracle Bread

Serves 2-3