Lima Bean Spread

A low-fat vegetarian sandwich spread that I have never tried but always meant to! From Sarah Schlesinger's "500 Fat Free Recipes." The cook time is actually the chill time.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 1/3 cup servings

Ingredients

• 3  cups lima beans (cooked fresh or frozen)
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic (or more to taste)
• 2  tablespoons  minced red onions
• 1  teaspoon dried cilantro
• 2  tablespoons  fresh minced parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Puree the lima beans in a food processor until smooth.
2. Put the beans in a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients.
3. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
4. Spread on bread or crackers.