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Butterbean dip

Ingredients
230g butterbeans (one drained tin/pack)
1tbsp olive oil
1tsp ground pepper
pinch salt
Zest & juice of 1 lemon

Method
Place all the ingredients into either a food processor or a bowl if using a stick blender
Blend all the ingredients until you have a smooth consistency
Enjoy with crudites or flax tortilla crisps

NB – to make tortilla crisp simply slice up flax/wholemeal tortilla wraps, lightly coat in olive oil and spices and then place into a preheated oven (180) for approx 8minutes, flipping over half way

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Chickpea pancakes

Ingredients (makes 14 small pancakes)
250g Chickpea flour (socca)
400ml water
Salt & pepper

Method
Place the flour, water and seasoning into a large jar
Whisk well to break up any lumps – you need a smooth batter
Leave to rest for 30mins
Once rested, place some coconut oil into a frying pan
Add small circles of the mixture and cook over a medium to high heat
Flip over once bubbles form on the upper crust of the pancakes
Cook until golden brown and bubbly
Enjoy topped with sweet or savory foods

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Porchini and lentil cabbage dumplings

Porchini and lentil cabbage dumplings

Ingredients
8 – 10 mini cabbage leaves (stems cut)
6tbsp cooked puy lentils
3 tbsp dried porcini mushrooms
3 sundried tomatoes
200ml boiling water
Salt and pepper

Method
Place the porchini mushrooms into a dish and pour over the boiling water
Leave to soak for 20minutes
Preheat your oven to 180C
Drain the mushrooms – but retain the soaking liquid
Place the mushrooms, lentils, seasoning & tomatoes into a food processor and mix until you have a paste (if you dont have a food processor then simply mash with a fork)
Place a teaspoon of the mixture into the top right side of the leaf, tuck the sides in (like you are rolling a burrito) and then roll it over
Tightly pack the rolls into a baking dish or loaf pan
Pour over enough of the soaking liquid to reach 1/3 of the way up the rolls
Cover the dish tightly with tinfoil
Place into the oven for approx 20 mins or until the cabbage leaves are almost translucent

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