Lima Bean Hummus

Name: Lima Bean Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 oz frozen lima beans (or equivalent amount of cooked fresh lima beans); 2 Tbsp tahini; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, to taste; 2 clove garlic, peeled; 1/2 tsp salt; cracked black pepper, to taste; 1/4 c fresh basil, coarsely chopped (fresh only!); 1/4-1/2 c reserved cooking liquid from the lima beans, or as much as desired to thin

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By C G
@Celestina9000

From the blog Eatingbirdfood.com.

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Serves:

about 1 1/2 cups

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

12 oz

frozen lima beans (or equivalent amount of cooked fresh lima beans)
2 Tbsp

tahini
2 Tbsp

extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp

fresh lemon juice, to taste
2 clove

garlic, peeled
1/2 tsp

salt
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cracked black pepper, to taste
1/4 c

fresh basil, coarsely chopped (fresh only!)
1/4-1/2 c

reserved cooking liquid from the lima beans, or as much as desired to thin
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How to Make Lima Bean Hummus

Step-by-Step

Cook lima beans according to package directions, drain and reserve ¼-1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Note: to retain the nutrients and vitamins in the lima beans, I suggest lightly steaming.
In a food processor, combine all ingredients *except* cooking liquid or water.
Purée until smooth, gradually adding cooking liquid as desired to thin dip; scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
Arrange on a bowl or platter. Serve with cut up grille baguette, pita or Arabic bread, matzo, etc.

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