Taste of Home
Italian-Style Lima Beans
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
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2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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