Southwest Lima Beans

Submitted by Debbwl

"Lima beans with a southwest flavor."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• 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.

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.