Black Bean Dip

Easy dips such as my Black Bean Dip are fantastic to have in your repertoire. They are ideal when you’re short of time as they take just minutes to prepare and contain store cupboard staples you most likely have on hand. They’re perfect for last-minute entertaining, or a healthy, easy snack for the family.

• 400 g (14 oz) canned black beans
• 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice – freshly squeezed
• 1 small garlic clove
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper – or to taste
• a little water – if too thick
• sea salt – to taste

• flat-leaf parsley – finely chopped
• red chilli – finely chopped