LIMA BEAN HUMMUS   
  Ingredients :
    1 lb (500 g) lima beans
    1 medium size onion, cut in pieces
    4 garlic cloves, crushed
    Salt
    Pepper
    Water
    ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
    ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    Juice of 2 lemons
    5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons fresh dill
    1 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped

  Preparation:

Soak lima beans in water overnight. The following day cook them in water to cover together with onion, garlic, and salt until tender. Drain on a colander and reserve cooking liquid.

Process lima beans in the processor. Add cilantro and parsley, cumin, pepper, lemon juice to taste, 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, dill and mint. Process and add the necessary cooking liquid to obtain a smooth puree. Correct the seasoning. Transfer puree to a bowl and cool to room temperature.
Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
Serve with pita wedges.
 
        Yields: 3 ½ to 4 cups of Hummus
       
 
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