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Stewed Lima Beans with Garlic

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The cooking water for these beans becomes a flavorful broth to serve them in.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 pounds fresh lima beans, shelled, or 1 pound frozen, thawed
1 cup water

Preparation

  1. Cook garlic in oil in a 2-qt. saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden. Add beans and water and simmer, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

TagsStewSoup/StewSouthernAmericanLima BeanWhite BeanBean and LegumeVegetableGarlicRoot VegetableSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianEasyQuickWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerGourmet
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