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Smashed broad beans on toast
- Adam Bush
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Makes 6
Easy
Total time: 20 mins
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Not a fan of the classic beans on toast? Try our greener healthier version, broad beans on toast. This recipe is quick and easy to rustle up, ideal for when you're short of time
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Smashed broad beans on toast recipe
Ingredients
Nutrition
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300g broad beans
blanched and double-podded
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a handful rocket
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1 clove garlic
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30g pecorino or vegetarian alternative
plus extra to serve
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1/2 lemon
tested and juiced
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75ml extra-virgo olive oil
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6 slices sourdough
toasted
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a pinch chilli flakes
optional
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal367
- fat15.7g
- saturates3.2g
- carbs40.4g
- sugars2.8g
- fibre6.3g
- protein12.9g
- salt1.3g
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Method
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step 1
In a food processor blitz ¼ of the broad beans, all the rocket, garlic, pecorino, lemon zest and juice with the olive oil and some seasoning. Add the remaining broad beans and pulse a few times to leave it chunky.
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step 2
Spoon onto the toast, sprinkle with chilli flakes and drizzle with olive oil.
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Authors

Adam BushDeputy food editor
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