Approved by an Accredited Practising Dietitian
Why this recipe is good for you
This recipe is especially rich in Fibre and Gut health.
- Fibre — Fibre supports healthy digestion, helps steady your blood sugar, and feeds the good bacteria in your gut.
- Gut health — A healthy gut supports digestion, immunity and even mood. Fibre-rich and fermented foods — like yoghurt, oats and legumes — feed the good bacteria that live there.
A creamy legume dip for a high-fibre, gut-friendly snack — great with veg sticks or seed crackers.
Snack · Serves 4 · Ready in 10 min · Rich in Fibre, Gut health
Ingredients
- 400g can butter beans, drained
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 clove garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Seed crackers and veg sticks to serve
Method
- Blend the beans, tahini, garlic, lemon and oil until smooth.
- Loosen with a little water if needed.
- Serve with seed crackers and vegetable sticks.
Tip: Legumes feed the good bacteria in your gut — aim for them most days.
Roughly per serve
- Iron: 2 mg
- Protein: 9 g
- Fibre: 8 g
Everyday recipes with approximate per-serve nutrient values estimated from AUSNUT and USDA food-composition data. A general guide, not individual advice.
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