Southwest Lima Beans

Lima beans with a southwest flavor.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  bell pepper, chopped
• 1  garlic, chopped
• 6 1⁄2 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.