Southwest Lima Beans
Ingredients
- 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 ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375*F.
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saute until soft.
- Add olives and lima beans.
- Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
- Add water to reserved cooking liquid to measure 1 1/4 cups; add to saucepan.
- Place over high heat; bring to boiling.
- Add chili powder, dissolved cornstarch, and to salt to taste; stir till starts to thicken.
- Pour over beans; mix well.
- Place in greased ovenproof casserole dish; cover with foil.
- Bake 45 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until cheese melts.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
683
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).