Lima Bean-Fresh Herb Pate

Southern Living

• Ready In: 15 mins
• 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.