Lima Bean Falafels

2 cups frozen lima beans

1/4 cup roughly chopped chives

small handful of cilantro leaves

large handful of parsley leaves

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 garlic clove, roughly chopped

salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon spelt flour

Cook lima beans in boiling water for about 5 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking. In a food processor, combine all ingredients, except spelt flour. Process to a finely chopped consistency. Adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon of spelt flour. Form patties and saute in an oiled skillet until browned on both sides.

Yields approximately 12 2-inch patties.

Tahini Dressing

2 tablespoons tahini

2 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoon hot water

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

salt and pepper, to taste

Whisk ingredients together, adding more water if a thinner consistency is desired.