BUTTER BEANS

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Make and share this Butter Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Orions Wife

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb dried lima beans
2 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Soak the beans overnight in the water, or bring them to a boil, cover them and let them soak for an hour in the boiling water. After soaking, simmer the beans for about an hour, or until they are almost tender. Add the salt, pepper and margarine. Simmer the beans for another half hour or so, cooking until they are tender, but not mushy, and the broth is somewhat thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 455.1, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 16.3

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