Lima Bean Spread

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 240 Minutes

Ready In: 260 Minutes

Servings: 2

A low-fat vegetarian sandwich spread that I have never tried but always meant to! From Sarah Schlesinger's 500 Fat Free Recipes. The cook time is actually the chill time.

Ingredients:

3 cups lima beans (cooked fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon minced garlic (or more to taste)

2 tablespoons minced red onions

1 teaspoon dried cilantro

2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Puree the lima beans in a food processor until smooth.
2. Put the beans in a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients.
3. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
4. Spread on bread or crackers.

By RecipeOfHealth.com