Lima Bean Dip

Name: Lima Bean Dip
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 59 milliliters loosely packed fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic; 1 Grated zest and juice lemon; 283 grams box frozen lima beans; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 stick Pita chips and/or vegetable , for serving

Lima Bean Dip might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 5g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 168 calories. This recipe serves 6. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Super Bowl. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up pita chips and/or vegetable sticks, parsley, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil.

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Water

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Sauce Pan

Add the lima beans and garlic and simmer until tender, 18 to 20 minutes.

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Lima Beans

Garlic

Drain and rinse under cold water to cool slightly (the beans should be warm but not hot).

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Beans

Water

Pulse the lima beans, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a food processor until just combined. With the motor running, pour in the olive oil and process until incorporated but still slightly chunky.

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Lemon Juice

Lemon Zest

Lima Beans

Olive Oil

Parsley

Garlic

Salt

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Food Processor

Transfer to a bowl and top with the bacon.

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Bacon

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Bowl

Serve warm or at room temperature with pita chips and/or vegetable sticks.

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Pita Chips

Vegetable

Buy lima beans frozen: They're bright green and buttery tasting. The olive-colored, mushy lima beans you remember from childhood were probably canned.

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Lima Beans

Olives