10/17/08

Lima Beans with Olive Oil




Ingredients:
2 cans lima beans (500gr.) -frozen beans can be used, too.
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1 chopped onion
3 garlic cloves
1/2 lemon; juiced
4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt

Put the olive oil in the pan. When warm, add the onions and sautee them. Add everything except the dill. Add 1/4 cup water; then lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer gently for about 15 minutes or until the beans are tender. Add dill and let it cook 5 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a serving plate, cool it.
After it is cooled down, cover it, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve chilled or at room temperature with a garnish of chopped dill. (Side dish)

Suggestion: Excellent replacement for a salad! Cook it as a side dish for your BBQ!

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