Herbed Lima Bean Hummus
This dip was inspired by a recipe for bissara, a garlicky purée from Egypt made from dried broad beans, in Claudia Roden's Mediterranean Cookery. Makes about 4 cups.
  • 2 (10-oz) frozen packages baby lima beans
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, smashed with side of a large knife
  • 1 t. salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 t. ground cumin
  • 1/4 t.cayenne, or to taste
  • 3-4 T. fresh lemon juice
  • 5 T. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 T.chopped fresh dill
  • 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 pure 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.

Cooks' note:
• Dip keeps, covered and chilled, 3 days.

 
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