Lima Beans with Lemon

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Lima Beans with Lemon

 

2 10-ounce packages frozen lima beans

1 cup water

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter

grated zest of 1 lemon

6 scallions, thinly sliced

pinch of cayenne pepper

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

 

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the beans, water, lemon juice, and salt

and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the beans are just tender. Drain the

beans. To prepare the sauce: In a small sauté pan over low heat, melt the

butter. Add the lemon zest, scallions, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 minutes

until the scallions start to soften. Stir in the salt and parsley. Add the

cooked beans to the sauce and heat thoroughly.

Makes 4 servings.