lima bean hummus

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

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Vallèe du Willamette, OR

Updated on May 29, 2015

From the blog Eatingbirdfood.com.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

12 ounces frozen lima beans (or equivalent amount of cooked fresh lima beans)
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
- cracked black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped (fresh only!)
1/4-1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid from the lima beans, or as much as desired to thin

How To Make lima bean hummus

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine all ingredients *except* cooking liquid or water.
Step 3

Purée until smooth, gradually adding cooking liquid as desired to thin dip; scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
Step 4

Arrange on a bowl or platter. Serve with cut up grille baguette, pita or Arabic bread, matzo, etc.
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