Middle Eastern bean dip
1
Points® value
Total Time
10 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Easy
Lima beans are the base for this creamy bean dip seasoned with lemon zest and juice and ground cumin. With just a few ingredients and 10 minutes, you can prepare this to bring to an impromptu gathering or just to make for a snack at home. Serve it with pita chips or fresh vegetables, or use it as a sandwich spread. Feel free to substitute fava or broad beans instead. If your dip is too thick, use water and extra lemon juice to thin it out to reach the desired consistency. You’ll need 1 1/2 lemons to yield enough fresh zest and juice for this dip.
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 Tbsp, extra-virgin
Lemon zest
1 Tbsp, freshly grated
Fresh lemon juice
1½ Tbsp
Ground cumin
½ tsp, or less to taste
Table salt
¾ tsp, or less to taste
Black pepper
¼ tsp, freshly ground, or less to taste
Canned lima beans
19 oz, rinsed and drained
Fresh parsley
½ cup(s), Italian flat leaf, chopped (or less to taste)