Lima Bean Mash

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 15 min., Cool: 15 min., Chill: 30 min.

This recipe goes with Layered Lima Bean Dip

Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups (serving size: 3 tbsp.)

Ingredients

• 2  cups  frozen baby lima beans
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 1/2  teaspoon  lemon zest
• 2  teaspoons  fresh lemon juice

Preparation

1. Combine lima beans, garlic, kosher salt, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.

2. Process lima bean mixture, reserved liquid, olive oil, and remaining ingredients in a food processor 30 seconds or until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes to 1 hour. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

64 (0.0% from fat)

Fat:

1.9g (sat 0.3g,mono 1.3g,poly 0.3g)

Protein:

3.1g

Carbohydrate:

9.1g

Fiber:

2.7g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.9mg

Sodium:

73mg

Calcium:

14mg