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Butter bean whip and crudites platter

Perfect for all lovers of vegetables, this butter bean dip, with its citrus and garlic mix, is topped with sautéed spring onions, herbs and capers for a flavour sensation.

Serves 4 ∙ Prep 10 mins ∙ Cook 1-2 mins

400g tin butter beans, drained2tbsp olive oil1tsp sea salt, or to taste1 garlic clove, crushedZest and juice 1 lemonCrudites and crispbread to serve (chicory, carrots, cucumbers etc)

For the topping

2tbsp olive oil2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked8 sage leaves2 tarragon sprigs, leaves picked2 spring onions, finely sliced2tsp capers, drained

Using a food processor or stick blender, blend the beans, oil, ½ tsp salt, garlic, lemon juice and

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