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Silky Ackee & Butter Bean Puree

Chantal
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Butter beans
  • 1/8 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 tbsps Water
  • 1 1/2 cups Ackee parboiled or canned
  • 2 tbsps Olive oil or coconut oil
  • Garlic powder or fresh if you prefer - finely minced
  • Granulated scotch bonnet pepper or fresh if you prefer - finely minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place butter beans, water and baking soda in a shallow pot and simmer over low heat till all the water is absorbed (this is so the baking soda softens the skin of the beans)
  • Puree the warm beans with the ackees, oil and spices till silky smooth
  • Season to taste