Step 1

Grate or chop the garlic and ginger. Then fry both in oil on a medium heat and in a large saucepan for a minute or two. Don’t let it burn!

Step 2

Drain and rinse the black beans, then add them to the pan.

Step 3

Fry for a couple more minutes, adding a couple of tablespoons of water as you go.

Step 4

Finally, remove from the heat, add the salt, pepper and lime juice.

Step 5

Use a potato masher or even fork to mash it all up into a smooth paste.

Step 6

Add it to bread, potatoes a salad or just munch it down as a real high protein snack!