Roasted Garlic-Lima Bean Spread

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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

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

440 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.5g 23% DV
Total Fat 32.9g 42% DV
Carbs 31.2g 11% DV
Fiber 11.7g 42% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9934.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 912.3mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 12.3mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 190.3mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 640.3mg 49% DV
Iron 24.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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