3.93 31 Published Jan 25, 2021, Updated Aug 11, 2021 I already have a creamy hummus recipe (made with chickpeas) here on EBF, but today we’re switching up the hummus game and making it with lima beans! Yup! I had a sad bag of lima beans just sitting in my freezer (I originally bought them to make Brunswick stew, but that didn’t happen for some reason sooo I decided to try a lima bean hummus instead. The end result was amazing! The fresh basil and lemon juice bring a light, refreshing flavor that I can’t get enough of. Plus it’s creamy while being 100% vegan.
What Are Lima Beans?
Lima beans are technically considered a white bean even though they’re usually light green or cream colored. They are packed with protein and fiber and are a really great source of iron. Lima beans are some of the most mild tasting beans (similar to chickpeas) that taste more nutty than bean-like.
Lima Bean Hummus Ingredients
frozen lima beans – you can also use dry lima beans (and cook them up) if you have the time and want to make this dip from scratchtahiniextra-virgin olive oilfreshly squeezed lemon juicegarlic clovessea saltfresh basilfreshly ground pepper
How to Make Lima Bean Hummus
Cook beans – Cook frozen lima beans according to the package directions, drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Process – Combine the lima beans, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil, salt and pepper in your food processor and puree until smooth. Gradually add cooking liquid to thin the dip to your preferred consistency. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
How to Eat Lima Bean Hummus
How not to eat lima bean hummus is the real question! We are fully obsessed with this hummus and it seems like we have eaten it in every possible way. Here are some of our favorites:
With crackers – try my almond flour crackers or use store-bought. I love Simple Mills for store-bought.With veggies – this dip is delicious with freshly sliced veggies.With avocado toast – spread a little hummus on toast and top with avocado slices for the ultimate breakfast.In a breakfast wrap – I recently made this breakfast wrap with chickpea hummus and I can’t wait to pair it with this hummus.
How to Store Homemade Hummus
Store your homemade lima bean hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
More Recipes With Hummus to Try:
Hummus Avocado Toast with Toasted Hemp SeedsTortilla Pizzas with HummusHummus Deviled EggsBBQ Hummus Tuna SandwichHummus Collard Wraps
