Step 1

Drain the butter beans and add them to a food processor. Add the olive oil, lemon juice and salt and whiz until you get a smooth paste.

Step 2

If it's too chunky, add a little more olive oil (1 teaspoon at a time) and whiz again. The result should be a buttery smooth paste. Taste the butterbean dip and adjust the lemon juice and salt if needed.

Step 3

Sprinkle some fresh herbs on top and enjoy cold. The butter bean dip can be served with crusty bread, nachos, Italian grissini and pretzels.