This Herbed Lima Bean Hummus appetizer recipe is low fat and healthy!
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Herbed Lima Bean Hummus
This appetizer recipe is low fat and healthy!
Ingredients
- Two 10-ounce packages frozen baby lima beans
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 medium garlic cloves, smashed with the side of a large knife
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (add more if desired)
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- In a 3-quart saucepan, simmer the beans, onion, garlic, salt, and water, covered, until the beans are tender- about 8 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and parsley and let it stand, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
- Drain the bean mixture in a sieve and transfer to a food processor. Add the cumin, cayenne, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 4 tablespoons of oil, dill and mint; purée until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper and add additional lemon juice to taste. Taste again, and add additional cumin or cayenne, if needed.
- Mound the dip in a serving bowl and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Serve with toasted pita wedges and/or fresh cut vegetables.
Notes
- Make ahead tip: Prepare and cover. Dip will keep well in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Taste and add more spice or herbs, as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 94kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 170mg, Potassium: 225mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 580IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I like the sounds of lima beans in that dip!
This sounds absolutely fantastic! So my style!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. Aparently I didn’t read my Gourmet magazine closely enough. I would have missed this little gem entirely.
I would have never thought of using lima beans in hummus, but it looks like it works! What a beautiful shot, too–full of color!