Spicy White Bean Spread

3 tbsp fresh lime juice

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 lbs navy beans, canned

4 garlic cloves

1 jalapeño mashed, with seeds

3/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped

3/4 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped

1/4 cup green onion minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

Mash the lime, oil, cumin, garlic , salt ,and jalapeño in a mortar & pestle or blender. Add beans to mixture and blend further. Stir in cilantro, bell peppers and spring onions.

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