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Lima Beans with Aji Chiles

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Submitted by pups375

A scrumptious side dish made with aji chiles, fresh lima beans and a variety of spices.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

20 min

READY

30 min

Ingredients

1 1
WHOLE WHOLE LEEKS
white part only, finely chopped *
2 2
EACH EACH AJI CHILES
fresh, stems and seeds removed, minced (serrano chiles as substitute) *
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML BUTTER
1 15
TABLESPOON ML OLIVE OIL
1 453.6
POUND G LIMA BEANS
baby fresh, or frozen, thawed, (4cups) do not use dried beans
½ 118
CUP ML WATER
could use 1 cup
1 15
TABLESPOON ML LEMON JUICE
fresh
1 5
TEASPOON ML LEMON
or lime zest
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML SALT
1 1
X X BLACK PEPPER
freshly ground *

Directions

Sauté the leek and ajis in 1 tb. of the butter and the olive oil for 30 seconds. Add the Lima beans, water, and the citrus juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the beans are tender.

Mix the 1 tablespoon of butter with the citrus zest and the salt and pepper. Drain the beans and add the butter mixture. Simmer for a minute and stir to coat the beans.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 159g (5.6 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 217 37% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars g
Protein 16g
Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 23%
Calcium 4% Iron 16%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 
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