Lima Bean Hummus
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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
- 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
How to Make Lima Bean Hummus
- 1Cook 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.
- 2In a food processor, combine all ingredients *except* cooking liquid or water.
- 3Purée until smooth, gradually adding cooking liquid as desired to thin dip; scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- 4Arrange on a bowl or platter. Serve with cut up grille baguette, pita or Arabic bread, matzo, etc.
About Lima Bean Hummus
Course/Dish: Dips
Main Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Regional Style: Mediterranean
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
