Herbed Lima Bean Hummus

By Sarah-Lyn

Ingredients

• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen baby lima beans
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, smashed with the side of a large knife
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 3 to 4 Tbs fresh lemon juice
• 5 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 Tbs chopped fresh dill
• 2 Tbs chopped fresh mint

Details

Servings 16
Adapted from recipegirl.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Simmer beans, onion, garlic, salt, and water in a 3-quart saucepan, covered, until beans are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in cilantro and parsley and let stand, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

2. Drain bean mixture in a sieve and transfer to a food processor. Add cumin, cayenne, 3 Tbsp. of lemon juice, 4 Tbsp. oil, dill and mint and purée unti smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper and add lemon juice to taste. Taste again, and add additional cumin or cayenne to taste, if needed.

3. Mound dip in a serving bowl and drizzle with remaining Tablespoon of oil. Serve with toasted pita wedges and/or fresh cut vegetables.

Servings: 16
Yield: Makes about 4 cups (Serv. Size 1/4 cup)

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
Calories From Fat (43%) 39
Total Fat 4.43g
Saturated Fat 0.61g
Sodium 166.19mg
Potassium 192.26mg
Carbohydrates 10.45g
Dietary Fiber 2.36g
Sugar 0.42g
Net Carbohydrates 8.09g
Protein 2.91g