Roasted Garlic-Lima Bean Spread

Name: Roasted Garlic-Lima Bean Spread
Ingredients: 1 garlic bulb; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups frozen lima beans; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Assorted fresh vegetables

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 garlic bulb
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups frozen lima beans
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425°. Cut off pointed end of garlic; place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil, and drizzle with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Fold foil to seal. Bake 30 minutes; let cool 5 minutes. Squeeze pulp from garlic cloves into a bowl.
2

Prepare lima beans according to package directions. Process lima beans in a food processor 30 seconds or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Add roasted garlic, ricotta, basil, and lemon juice; pulse 2 to 3 times or until blended.
3

With processor running, pour 1/4 cup oil through food chute in a slow, steady stream, processing until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables.