Savory lima beans

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsFresh lima beans; shelled
2slicesBacon
½cupWater
1tablespoonAll-purpose flour
2tablespoonsOnion; chopped
1tablespoonBrown sugar
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonCelery salt
¼teaspoonPaprika

Directions

Cook lima beans, covered, in boiling salted water 20 minutes or until tender; drain well.

Cook bacon until almost crisp; drain and set aside.

Gradually add water to flour, stirring until smooth. Combine lima beans, flour mixture, onion, and next 4 ingredients, mixing well.

Pour into a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish. Place bacon on top.

Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes. Yield: 4 servings From Rublelene Singleton of Tennessee in September, 1983"Southern Living" Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 10-01-95