Avocado–Lima Bean Spread
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Serves 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: N/A
1 cup frozen lima beans
Fresh juice of 1/2 lemon
1 small garlic clove, crushed
Pinch ground cumin
Pinch salt
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup plain yogurt
Warm whole wheat flatbread or pita, for serving
1. Steam (or microwave) the lima beans according to package directions.
2. In a food processor, puree the lima beans with the lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt, scraping down the side of the work bowl a few times, until smooth.
3. Add the avocado and yogurt; puree, scraping the bowl once, until smoothly combined. Thin by whirling in a little water if needed. Serve at once or press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the spread before refrigerating for up to 8 hours.
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