SAVORY LIMAS

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I found this recipe in the November, 1963 issue of Family Circle magazine. It is an easy, little-bit-different and very tasty way to dress up plain ol' lima beans.

Provided by Martha Price @karenella1

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoon(s) butter (1/2 stick)
2 package(s) frozen lima beans (10 oz. each)
1 teaspoon(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1/2 cup(s) water
1/4 cup(s) chopped parsley
2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium-size heavy saucepan; add frozen lima beans, sugar, salt and pepper; add water and stir, cover.
  • Cook slowly for 5 minutes; stir with a fork to mix with seasonings; cover again. Cook 15 minutes longer, or until tender. Add a little more water, if necessary.
  • Sprinkle parsley and lemon juice over; toss lightly to mix.

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