Italian-Style Lima Beans

Name: Italian-Style Lima Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional

This Italian-style side dish will delight lima bean lovers. Not only is it a colorful addition to the menu, the combination of flavors enhance the beans to a delightful taste. The lima beans have a bite yet are tender and perfect with the delicate flavor of the cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and lima beans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until tomatoes soften and beans are tender.
Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 99 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Garlic Lima Beans in Reminisce February/March 2009

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justmbeth

Jul 10, 2014

Nice combination of flavors...loved the hint of lemon. I missed that the beans were to be thawed so they were a bit undercooked. Will make again.