Minty-Green Lima Bean Puree
- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 (20-ounce) bag frozen lima beans
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup mint leaves, loosely packed
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Special equipment:
Food processor or blender- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds until lightly golden. Remove the almonds from the pan and set aside.
- Return the skillet medium heat and warm the butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the lima beans, salt and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the lima beans are heated through and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the mixture to a food processor. Add the mint and puree until a smooth, even consistency is reached. Season with salt, if needed. Transfer the puree to a serving bowl and serve garnished with a drizzle of the remaining olive oil, black pepper, to taste, and the toasted almonds.
