Southwest Lima Beans

Debbwl's Note:

Lima beans with a southwest flavor.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 bell pepper , chopped
• 1 garlic , chopped
• 6 ½ ounces black olives , sliced
• 32 ounces lima beans , cooked and drained, reserve cooking liquid
• 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch , dissolved 1/4 cup cold water
• salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375*F.
2. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saute until soft.
3. Add olives and lima beans.
4. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
5. Add water to reserved cooking liquid to measure 1 1/4 cups; add to saucepan.
6. Place over high heat; bring to boiling.
7. Add chili powder, dissolved cornstarch, and to salt to taste; stir till starts to thicken.
8. Pour over beans; mix well.
9. Place in greased ovenproof casserole dish; cover with foil.
10. Bake 45 minutes.
11. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until cheese melts.

Reviews

[invictus]

This got really mixed reviews at my house. My son who loves lima beans wouldn't take more than one bite and I didn't like it much either. My husband loved it. I just felt that the sauce lacked flavor. The chili powder really did nothing for me. I think I would have liked it better had it been a butter sauce. Of course more cheese can fix just about anything but I really didn't want to go that route.

[*Kathy*]

I'm a big lima bean fan, but usually prepare them very simply -- just some butter and that's about it so I was looking forward to trying this recipe, and it was a hit. The type of bell pepper (green or red) wasn't specified, so I went with red for a contrasting color. I really enjoyed the onion, pepper, and olives with the lima beans. Just the right amount of chili powder and not too much cheese. A great side dish for anyone who enjoys lima beans.