Herbed Lima Bean Hummus

Step 1 of 3

In a 3-quart saucepan, simmer the beans, onion1, garlic, salt1 teaspoon, and water2 cups, covered, until the beans are tender- about 8 minutes. Stir in the cilantro¼ cup and parsley¼ cup and let it stand, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

You’ll need

  • Two 10-ounce packages frozen baby lima beans
  • 1large onion
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 2 cupswater
  • ¼ cupchopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley