Baby Lima Beans With Tomatoes and Sage

Name: Baby Lima Beans With Tomatoes and Sage
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 head garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen baby lima beans (partially thawed); 3/4 cup tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Recipe by jonesies

Baby lima beans are a super source of fiber. In this recipe from Philadelphia chef Aliza Green, they're cooked with lots of garlic. Taken from the "Quick and Healthy Low Fat Cooking" cookbook.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₂

head garlic
1

tablespoon olive oil
1

tablespoon fresh sage, minced
1

(10 ounce) box frozen baby lima beans (partially thawed)
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cup tomatoes, diced
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cup water
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teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Separate the garlic into individual cloves; peel and slice them.
In a large heavy-botomed frying pan, combine the garlic, oil and sage.
Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until the garlic begins to turn golden.
Don't let the garlic burn or turn brown.
Add the beans, tomatoes and water.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Simmer for 20 minutes, or until thick.
Season with the pepper.

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