Mediterranean Lima Bean Salad with Cumin

Description
Humble limas are transformed into a sensational Mediterranean spread that is vibrant with a mix of fresh herbs and spices.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook
 * Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 07.14.07
 * Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 1 hour
 * Makes about 1½ cups

Ingredients

 * 1 x 10-ounce package frozen lima beans
 * 4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
 * ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
 * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
 * 4 teaspoons lemon juice
 * 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 * ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
 * freshly ground pepper to taste
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Directions

 * 1) Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.
 * 2) Add lima beans, garlic and crushed red pepper; cook until the beans are tender, about 10 minutes.
 * 3) Remove from heat and let cool in the liquid.
 * 4) Drain the beans and garlic.
 * 5) Transfer to a food processor.
 * 6) Add oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper; process until smooth.
 * 7) Scrape into a bowl, stir in mint, cilantro and dill.

Nutritional information
Per 1 tablespoon serving:
 * 25 calories | 1 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono) | 0 mg cholesterol | 3 g carbohydrate | 1 g protein | 1 g fiber | 56 mg sodium.
 * Carbohydrate Servings: 0
 * Exchanges: Free food