savory limas

Name: Savory Limas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

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Martha Price

San Jose, CA

Updated on May 4, 2013

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.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make savory limas

Step 1

Melt butter in a medium-size heavy saucepan; add frozen lima beans, sugar, salt and pepper; add water and stir, cover.

Step 2

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.
Step 3

Sprinkle parsley and lemon juice over; toss lightly to mix.
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