Woman Special Series - 500 Calorie Diet 2 2016

146CaloriesMINTED BROAD BEAN &PEA HOUMOUS CRUDITESServes 2 Ready in 10 mins, plus coolingQ 125g frozen baby broad beansQ 75g frozen peasQ 2 sprigs fresh mintQ ½ small clove garlic, finely crushedQ 1tsp tahiniQ 1tbsp lemon juiceQ Salt and pepperTo serveQ 1 large carrot, cut into batonsQ 16 radishesQ 2 celery sticks, cut into batonsMethod1. Place the frozen beans and peas ina saucepan with 200ml lightly salted,boiling water and 1 whole mint sprig.Simmer for 4-5 mins or until tender thendrain, reserving the mint and the cookingwater. Set aside for both the water andbeans to cool.2. Tip the cooled beans and peas into thesmall bowl of a food processor with thegarlic, tahini and lemon juice. Strain100ml of the cooking liquid into the foodprocessor, discarding the mint.3. Blend until almost smooth, adding morecooking liquid if necessary. Season to tastethen scrape into a bowl and garnish witha few leaves from the remaining mint sprig.Serve immediately with the crudités orchill until required.