Basil Lima Bean Hummus

By vdub

Ingredients

• 12 oz bag of frozen lima beans
• 1 Tablespoon tahini
• 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 medium cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/4-1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid or water, more or less to thin dip as desired

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Cook lima beans according to package directions, drain and reserve ¼-1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
In a food processor, combine all ingredients except cooking liquid or water.
Purée until smooth, gradually adding liquid as desired to thin dip and scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

Instructions