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Spicy black bean and mint pate

Spicy black bean and mint pate

By Maranda Engelbrecht

Serves 2

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

250 g black beans, cooked and allowed to cool
1 t chopped ginger
1 t grated fresh ginger
1 t chopped fresh chilli
1 t ground cumin
1 t ground coriander
30 g fresh mint, chopped, plus extra for garnishing
1 small drop sesame oil
2 T extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
crusty bread, for serving

Method

In a food processor, combine all the ingredients, pulsing for only a second or two – the pâté should be coarse.
Season and serve with warm crusty bread, with fresh mint on the side.

Per serving: 1355.3kJ, 11.2g protein, 18.1g fat, 30.9g carbs

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Ingredients

Method