Baby Lima Bean Hummus

Lima beans have been on my radar to try for the longest while. I was also planning to do a hummus recipe because a few people requested it. So this was the perfect opportunity to get into the kitchen and do a bit of experimentation with baby lima beans.

This baby lima bean hummus is relatively quick and easy to prepare, using a few basic ingredients. If you want to keep this as traditional as possible you can add tahini as well. The outcome is a smooth, buttery, vegan dip that is perfect for entertaining or as a healthy snack.

Baby Lima Beans Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 cup baby lima beans (soaked overnight)
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp geera or cumin (powder)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp lime juice
• salt (to taste)

Method

1. Add baby lima beans and water to a pressure cooker then cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
2. Add cooked baby lima beans to a food processor along with geera, lime juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt.
3. Bring together until a smooth paste is formed. If food processor is getting too hot, add a few ice cubes to the mixture then keep blending.
4. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl then use the back of a spoon to create swirls on top.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with any additional herbs or spices you prefer.
6. Serve and enjoy.