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Beanie dip with breadsticks recipe

A tasty dip made with butter beans and breadsticks on the side.

Age: 6 months or older

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: None

Portions: 8 (approx)

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 to 3 sprigs fresh mint
  • 1 tin (400g) butter beans, no added salt or sugar, drained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 plain breadstick (snapped into finger lengths), to serve

Method

  1. Crush the garlic and roughly chop the mint.

  2. Warm the butter beans in a pan with the olive oil.

  3. Add the crushed garlic and mint to the beans. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the beans are tender – add a little water if needed.

  4. Blend until smooth. Serve 1 portion in a bowl with breadsticks on the side. Store the rest in an airtight container in the fridge.

  5. Information:

    If you prefer, swap the breadsticks for soft cooked carrot sticks.