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Black Bean Dip in cumin and coriander

A herb-heavy take on Black Bean Dip, built on cumin and coriander and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 32 min and easily enough for 8 people.

4.3 from 2,679 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook12 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Black Bean Dip in cumin and coriander
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cumin and coriander elements, and pat the black bean dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the black beans and sear until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the sumac and the rest of the cumin and coriander flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the asparagus along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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