Simple Garlicky Lima Beans |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Easy and healthy recipe from Cooking Light . It works with most kinds of beans and peas. Ingredients:
4 cups fresh lima beans (or another kind of bean) |
2 1/2 cups water or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 garlic cloves, crushed |
3 fresh thyme sprigs |
1 bay leaf |
1/2 teaspoon sea salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Sort and wash beans; drain.
2. Combine beans and next 5 ingredients (through bay leaf) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
3. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in salt and pepper.
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