Herbed Hummus (come join us and learn to make hummus & pesto)

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Herbed Hummus

 

2 (10-oz) packages frozen baby lima beans

1 large onion, chopped

5 garlic cloves, smashed with side of a large knife

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups water

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste

3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

 

Simmer beans, onion, garlic, salt, and water in a

3-quart saucepan, covered, until beans are tender,

about 8 minutes. Stir in cilantro and parsley and let

stand, uncovered, 5 minutes.

Drain bean mixture in a sieve and transfer to a food

processor. Add cumin, cayenne, 3 tablespoons lemon

juice, 4 tablespoons oil, dill, and mint and

pur & #8233;e until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cool

to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Season

with salt and pepper and add lemon juice to taste.

 

Mound dip in a serving bowl and drizzle with remaining

tablespoon oil.

 

 

 

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