Lima Bean-Fresh Herb Pate

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Southern Living"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 -3 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

directions

1. Add first 7 ingredients to a food processor; process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
2. Add in chives, parsley, and dill; process until combined.
3. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2-cup bowl lined with plastic wrap; cover and chill 8 hours.
4. Unmold pate; discarding plastic wrap; place on a serving dish.