Bob Boones Bean Dip Recipes

LIMA BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the lima beans and garlic and simmer until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool slightly (the beans should be warm but not hot).
• Pulse the lima beans, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a food processor until just combined. With the motor running, pour in the olive oil and process until incorporated but still slightly chunky. Transfer to a bowl and top with the bacon. Serve warm or at room temperature with pita chips and/or vegetable sticks.
• Buy lima beans frozen: They're bright green and buttery tasting. The olive-colored, mushy lima beans you remember from childhood were probably canned.

BLACK BEAN CUMIN DIP

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Reserve some of the juice from cooking the beans, or if you are using a canned product extra water can be used if there is not enough in the can. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Put the beans into a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. While pulsing, slowly add the vegetable broth until the beans are creamy but still have some small chunks.
• Transfer the bean mixture to a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until the beans are warm, about 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, tomato, jalapeno and cilantro, then remove from the heat; season with salt and pepper.
• Serve warm or at room temperature with tortilla chips for dipping.