Lima Bean Humus

Lima beans were my favorite vegetable as a child. I remember my dad making lima beans. I remember running down the stairs yelling “Dad, don't you eat all of my lima beans”. In honor of four-year old lima bean loving me, I give this recipe for humus I made.

3 ½ cups cooked lima beans (if using dried beans, soak the beans overnight and boil on low heat until soft)

¼ cup virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

2 cloves garlic, lightly chopped

1/4 teaspoon ground chili

Juice of one lemon

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

Veggies (I used cherry tomatoes, carrots, radishes, cucumbers, brociflower) and crackers to serve

• Put all ingredients in a food processor and run until a smooth dip is formed.
  
• Chill and serve with vegetables and crackers.
• Finished the humus with a little virgin olive oil, chili, black pepper, and rosemary.