Creole Lima Beans

A wonderful way to serve lima beans, either as a main or side dish. Great served over mashed potatoes, rice or just by itself (how I like it). Also great with cornbread. Recipe calls for one pound of kielbasa but if you like it meaty, add 2 pounds.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb dried large lima beans
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1  large onion, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1  fresh tomato
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
• 1  lb smoked sausage or 1  lb kielbasa, sliced
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Soak beans in enough water to cover, overnight; drain and rinse. Melt butter and add onion and garlic. Saute for 10 minutes. Add fresh tomato and sugar. Saute for 5 minutes. Add Rotels, beans, sausage and enough water to cover beans by one inch. Cook 2 hours or until tender. Add salt and pepper. Serve over rice.