BABY LIMA BEANS

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"My mom made asparagus casserole as a green side for Easter, but I prefer lima beans. They've become the Brooks family tradition," says Trisha.

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 pounds baby lima beans, fresh in the shell, or two 10-ounce packages, frozen
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Steps:

  • Shell the beans (if fresh) and wash thoroughly. Put 4 cups water and the salt in a medium saucepan and add the beans. Cook the beans until tender, about 30 minutes (if using frozen, cook about 10 minutes).
  • Drain the liquid and stir in the butter. Sprinkle lightly with the pepper before serving.

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