SAVORY LEMON LIMAS

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Lima beans get a lemony lift with this treatment from Cathy Attig of Jacobus, Pennsylvania. "If you are a lima ban lover like I am, this recipe just makes them even more delicious," she affirms. "If you simple tolerate the beans, like my husband does, you might actually fine these quite tasty."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1-1/2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add lima beans; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Combine the butter, lemon juice, sugar, mustard and salt; pour over beans and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges