Herbed Lima Bean Hummus
Herbed Lim If you have cayenne, garlic cloves, baby lima beans, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. It works well as a hor d'oeuvre.
Instructions
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, 5 minutes.
Drain bean mixture in a sieve and transfer to a food processor.
Add cumin, cayenne, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 tablespoons oil, dill, and mint and purée until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper and add lemon juice to taste.
Mound dip in a serving bowl and drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil.
• Dip keeps, covered and chilled, 3 days.