1 (16-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
1¼ teaspoons salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mild olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons sour cream
½ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 sprig fresh mint leaves
• In a saucepan, cook baby lima beans with 1 teaspoon salt, according
to package directions. Drain well in a colander.
• Place lima beans in the work bowl of a food processor along
with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon
juice, sour cream, parsley, and mint. Process until all ingredients
are incorporated.
• Transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate until
needed.
• For best flavor, let pâté come to room temperature before
serving.