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Savory Lemon Limas

By: Cathy Attig

"Lima beans get a lemony lift with this treatment from Cathy Attig of Jacobus, Pennsylvania. 'If you are a lima ban lover like I am, this recipe just makes them even more delicious,' she affirms. 'If you simple tolerate the beans, like my husband does, you might actually fine these quite tasty.'"

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Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add lima beans; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Combine the butter, lemon juice, sugar, mustard and salt; pour over beans and toss to coat.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1/3 cup) equals 107 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 197 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.