Broad bean hummus recipe

• 400 g (14.1oz) broad beans, podded
• 2 handfuls basil, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 glug olive oil

1. Quickly blanche the broad beans in a pan of salted boiling water until tender.
2. Drain and immediately plunge into a bowl of iced cold water.
3. Remove the broad beans from their skins.
4. Place all the ingredients (apart from the olive oil) into a mixer and blitz until blended.
5. Add a glug of olive oil to help combine the ingredients.
6. Spoon into a bowl and level to remove any air pockets.
7. Serve immediately with warm pitta bread, or cover with a film of olive oil to preserve and store in the refrigerator.

broad beans, basil, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil

Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/46712/broad-bean-hummus-recipe (may not work)