Chickpea & Green Bean

Ingredients

• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
• 1/2 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• Water as needed

Method

1. 01

   Trim and chop 1 cup of fresh or frozen green beans. Steam or boil for 6-8 minutes until very tender.

2. 02

   If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse well. If using dried, soak overnight then simmer 45-60 minutes until very soft; drain.

3. 03

   Combine the cooked green beans with 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas in a blender.

4. 04

   Blend until smooth, adding water as needed. The green beans add a fresh, vibrant flavour to the creamy chickpeas.

How to offer

Serve warm as a smooth green puree. A great way to introduce both legumes and vegetables together.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.