Fresh lima beans w/orange, apple, and roasted garlic

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsShelled lima beans
1cupOrange juice
1tablespoonBrown sugar
1teaspoonRoasted Garlic Puree
(see pg 181)
2largesOranges
Peeled and segmented
1largeGranny Smith apple, peeled
Cored and finely grated
1tablespoonBasil leaves, shredded

Directions

Place the lima beans in a wide, shallow saute pan large enough to hold the beans in a single layer. Add the orange juice, sugar, and garlic puree and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until 90% of the liquid has evaporated and the lima beans have a sugar-orange glaze.

Remove from the heat and place the beans in a mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients. Divide among 6 plates and serve as an appetizer or side dish.

Grains, Rice, and Beans

by Kevin Graham

ISBN 1-885183-08-9

pg 23

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 11-24-95