Lima Bean-and-Fresh Herb Pâté

Ingredients

• 15 ounce lima beans *soaked overnight rinsed drained canned
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
• 2 tablespoons chives fresh chopped
• 2 teaspoons optional: dill fresh chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
• 2  garlic cloves 
• 3 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 1 cup ricotta cheese 
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• plastic wrap

Directions

1. Process first 7 ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
2. Add chives, parsley, and dill; process until combined.
3. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2-cup bowl lined with plastic wrap. Cover and chill 8 hours.
4. Unmold pt, discarding plastic wrap; place on a serving dish.