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Creamy Butter Beans with Griddled Leeks and Caper + Mint Salsa

"The smooth comfort of the beans against the smoky leeks and gutsy dressing is a combination that belies its simplicity"

Thomasina Miers

Feeds: 4

Takes: 30 minutes

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4 large, or 6 medium leeks, cleaned and cut in half across the middle

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus a little extra for brushing

4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced

1 jar of Queen Butter Beans, drained and rinsed

For the salsa

1 red chilli

½ red onion chopped

4 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 bunch mint

1 heaped tbsp capers

6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Queen Butter Beans

570g / Bold Pack (6) £22.00

This recipe is by Thomasina Miers, incredible chef + co founder of Mexican restaurant Wahaca. Get the full recipe on The Guardian website here.