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Lima Bean Hummus

A new twist on an old classic, this lima bean hummus is creamy, sweet and super easy to make!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bag of frozen lima beans about 2 cups
  • 1 Tablespoon Tahini
  • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 medium cloves garlic sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/4-1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid or water more or less to thin dip as desired

Instructions

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  1. Cook lima beans according to package directions, drain and reserve 1/4-1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  2. In a food processor, combine all ingredients except cooking liquid or water.
  3. Purée until smooth, gradually adding liquid as desired to thin dip and scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

Notes

  • If you're cooking lima beans from scratch, you'll want to cook 3/4 cup dry lima beans, which should give you about 2 cups.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 303mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Sodium 303mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.