Garlicky Lima Bean Spread

Use frozen lima beans (10 oz package) if necessary. You can buy roasted garlic in a tube, which makes it easy to squeeze out the amount you want (I prefer roasting my own and then making the paste - more cost efficient.) You can find the tube in the spice section of the supermarket. Cooking Light Magazine, June 2008 edition.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups fresh lima beans
• 1⁄3 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  teaspoons  roasted garlic paste
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  minced red onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot sauce

Directions

1. Sort and wash beans; drain and place in a medium saucepan.
2. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender & drain.
4. Place beans and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
5. Serve with summer vegetable crudités such as whole radishes, baby carrots, endive leaves, zucchini, and yellow squash strips.