Lima Bean Dip Delight

reciDuring a recent cooking demo, I tried out a new recipe that was sure to cause a stir. It's lima bean dip, and although many were cautious of its creamy texture and unusually green hue, once it was sampled, it was an instant hit. This bean dip recipe can be found on the eatingwell.com website, and is on the same idea of hummus.I boiled one bag of frozen lima beans for five minutes, and then pulverized them in a food processor until smooth. I transferred this to a fancy serving bowl and added:

2 Tbsp EVOO
3 Tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
1 tsp of cumin
1 tsp of each fresh cilantro, mint, and dill

I mixed these together, and addded salt and pepper to taste. You may need to add a bit more lemon juice, depending on your taste.

I cut up some cauliflower, broccoli and carrots, and rinsed some sugar snap peas as the "tools for dipping". Prepping some fresh, crunchy vegetables and a delicious dip is a great way to get in your daily dose of veggies (especially for kids). This snack/appetizer is also low in calories, inexpensive, and takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. I would also use this as a spread for veggie burgers or in place of hummus or guacamole. Enjoy!