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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 16  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Lima beans with a southwest flavor. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 tablespoons olive oil  |  
                                                1 onion, chopped  |  
                                                1 bell pepper, chopped  |  
                                                1 garlic, chopped  |  
                                                6 1/2 ounces black olives, sliced  |  
                                                32 ounces lima beans, cooked and drained, reserve cooking liquid  |  
                                                1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded  |  
                                                1 tablespoon chili powder  |  
                                                1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved 1/4 cup cold water  |  
                                                salt  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Preheat oven to 375*F. 2. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saute until soft. 3. Add olives and lima beans. 4. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. 5. Add water to reserved cooking liquid to measure 1 1/4 cups; add to saucepan. 6. Place over high heat; bring to boiling. 7. Add chili powder, dissolved cornstarch, and to salt to taste; stir till starts to thicken. 8. Pour over beans; mix well. 9. Place in greased ovenproof casserole dish; cover with foil. 10. Bake 45 minutes. 11. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until cheese melts.                              | 
                         
                         
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