Kitchen creativity

Broad beans

If you need your faith renewing when it comes to broad beans (too many horrible experiences of over-cooked, soggy or tough versions) then this delicious dip is for you. Perfect for spring, it’s full of zing and goes perfect with lightly-infused nacho crisps or salad crudités.

Broad bean dip

You will need:

• 300g broad beans (shells on or off – up to you)
• 150g low fat crème fraiche
• 100ml of good quality olive oil
• Juice and zest of half a lemon
• 1tsp garlic
• 1 fresh chilli (seeds removed), chopped finely
• Small handful of fresh mint chopped finely
• Salt and pepper
• Pinch of sugar