Lima Bean-Fresh Herb Pate

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

2 cups

Source: Southern Living

Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 -3 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

Directions

  1. Add first 7 ingredients to a food processor; process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.

  2. Add in chives, parsley, and dill; process until combined.

  3. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2-cup bowl lined with plastic wrap; cover and chill 8 hours.

  4. Unmold pate; discarding plastic wrap; place on a serving dish.

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