CREOLE LIMA BEANS

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A wonderful way to serve lima beans, either as a main or side dish. Great served over mashed potatoes, rice or just by itself (how I like it). Also great with cornbread. Recipe calls for one pound of kielbasa but if you like it meaty, add 2 pounds.

Provided by Chef Petunia

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb dried large lima beans
1/4 cup butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1 fresh tomato
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
1 lb smoked sausage or 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
salt and pepper

Steps:

Soak beans in enough water to cover, overnight; drain and rinse. Melt butter and add onion and garlic. Saute for 10 minutes. Add fresh tomato and sugar. Saute for 5 minutes. Add Rotels, beans, sausage and enough water to cover beans by one inch. Cook 2 hours or until tender. Add salt and pepper. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 881.3, Fat 44.6, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 99.9, Sodium 1350.2, Carbohydrate 83.3, Fiber 22.6, Sugar 16.3, Protein 39.4