Lima Beans With Aji Chiles Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 x Leek, white part only finely minced
- 2 x Aji chiles, fresh, stems and seeds removed, chopped Serrano chiles as substitute
- 2 Tbsp. Butter
- 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb Lima Beans, baby fresh, or possibly frzn, thawed, 4cups don't use dry beans
- 1/2 c. Water, could use 1 c.
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 tsp Lemon or possibly Lime zest
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, freshly grnd
Directions
- Saute/fry the leek and ajis in 1 Tb of the butter and the extra virgin olive oil for 30 seconds. Add in the Lima beans, water, and the citrus juice; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 8 to 10 min or possibly till the beans are tender.
- Mix the 1 tb of butter with the citrus zest and the salt and pepper.
- Drain the beans and add in the butter mix. Simmer for a minute and stir to coat the beans.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 168g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 471 | |
| Calories from Fat 87 | 18% |
| Total Fat 9.95g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 4.3g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium 1982mg | 57% |
| Total Carbs 73.73g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.8g | 73% |
| Sugars 10.13g | 7% |
| Protein 24.58g | 39% |
