Name: Pink Bean and Lima Bean Dip with Parsley
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 1 small garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed and patted dry; 1 (15-ounce) can pink beans, 2 tablespoons liquid reserved, beans rinsed; 1 scallion, white and light-green parts cut into 1/2-inch pieces, green part sliced thin on bias; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon Salt; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1/3 cup plain Greek-style yogurt; extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Why This Recipe Works

The secret behind a bean dip that was creamy and complex tasting was to pair a starchy bean with a lighter legume or vegetable. By using a combination, we avoided the pastiness of dips that used only beans. To further freshen the dips, we added creamy Greek-style yogurt, a healthy dose of lemon juice, and a full ¼ cup of herbs.

Before You Begin

We prefer these dips when made with whole Greek yogurt, but 2 percent or 0 percent varieties can be substituted. Serve with chips, crackers, or vegetables.

Instructions

Combine garlic and lemon juice in small bowl; set aside for at least 15 minutes. Measure out 2 tablespoons lima beans, roughly chop, and set aside for garnish.

Pulse pink beans, reserved bean liquid, remaining lima beans, scallion whites and light greens, parsley, garam masala, paprika, ¾ teaspoon salt, cayenne, and lemon juice mixture in food processor until fully ground, 5 to 10 pulses. Scrape down bowl with rubber spatula. Continue to process until uniform paste forms, about 1 minute, scraping down bowl twice. Add yogurt and continue to process until smooth and homogeneous, about 15 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed. Transfer to serving bowl, cover, and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. (Dip can be refrigerated for up to 1 day. Let refrigerated dip stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.)

Season with salt to taste. Sprinkle with reserved lima beans and scallion greens. Drizzle with oil and serve.