Southwest Lima Beans

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic, chopped
• 6 1/2 ounces black olives, sliced
• 32 ounces lima beans, cooked and drained, reserve cooking liquid
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved 1/4 cup cold water
• salt

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375*f.
• 2 heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saute until soft.
• 3 add olives and lima beans.
• 4 stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
• 5 add water to reserved cooking liquid to measure 1 1/4 cups; add to saucepan.
• 6 place over high heat; bring to boiling.
• 7 add chili powder, dissolved cornstarch, and to salt to taste; stir till starts to thicken.
• 8 pour over beans; mix well.
• 9 place in greased ovenproof casserole dish; cover with foil.
• 10 bake 45 minutes.
• 11 uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until cheese melts.