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smashed broad bean brushetta

Smashed broad bean bruschetta recipe

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  • 400g fresh broad beans (or use The Co-operative frozen broad beans)

  • 1 garlic clove, skin removed

  • 2tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped

  • 1tbsp lemon zest, finely grated

  • 1tsp green chilli, finely chopped

  • black pepper

  • 4 slices The Co-operative organic white bloomer

  • 25g mustard cress

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1.
Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broad beans and cook
for 2 mins. Drain and rinse under cold water.

2. Remove the outer skins from the beans and discard. Put the garlic
clove Traffic light labelling for smashed broad bean bruschettain a large pestle and mortar and smash until puréed. Add the
broad beans and continue to smash into a rough purée with the olive oil. (Alternatively,
you can use the back of a fork or a potato masher.)

3. Add the mint, lemon zest and chilli and stir until combined. Season
with black pepper.

4. Toast the bread slices, then pile the broad bean mixtture on top and
scatter the cress over.

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Serves 4 See More Recipes Like This