Ingredients

15oz can butter beans, drained
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 clove garlic, crushed
1tbsp lemon juice
Fresh basil (2-3 generous sprigs)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve

Celery sticks

Preparation method

1 Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
2 Serve with celery sticks – you can either use the spread as a dip or else fill the sticks with it.

This is a tasty and versatile spread, great with crudités or spread on bread. Try it on toasted fingers of my delicious nut bread and add a salad to make a satisfying lunch!