Red Kidney Bean Hommous

This is an easy dip/sauce which can be made with ingredients which you just store in the cupboard. It goes well with tortilla chips or as a side dish for tex-mex dishes. Just don't be put off by the colour!
 

Ingredients:

• 1 tin of red kidney beans, drained
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp water
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove of garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 tsp chili powder
• A pinch of salt

 

Method:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend into a smooth paste.
2. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

 
Makes about 400ml of dip.