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Silky Ackee & Butter Bean Puree

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. 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)
  2. Puree the warm beans with the ackees, oil and spices till silky smooth
  3. Season to taste