Pinto Bean and Brazil Nut Pate (vegan)

Ingredients

• 200g (7oz) Brazil nuts
• 1 large red onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 red chilli
• 1 tbs olive oil
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp mixed fresh or dried herbs
• 240g (8.5oz) can pinto beans
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbs tomato puree
• 1 tbs lemon juice

Method

1. Grind the Brazil nuts to a powder. This is easiest if done in the coffee grinder attachment of a food processor.
2. Peel and slice the onion and garlic. De-seed and finely chop the chilli.
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onions, garlic, chilli, cayenne pepper and mixed herbs together until soft.
4. Place all the ingredients, including the pinto beans in a blender or food processor and blend on a high speed until a smooth consistency is reached. Add more water if the mixture becomes dry.
5. Serve on rye toast, oatcakes or rice cakes. Serve with a mixed salad. If you want to use it as a dip with crudites then thin with a little more water.

From Sally

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