Hot lima bean and tomato combo

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Fresh lima beans; shelled
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1½ tablespoon All-purpose flour
1 medium Onion; chopped
1 each Fresh hot pepper; chopped
3 mediums Tomatoes; peeled and chopped
Dash of pepper

Directions

Cook beans in boiling salted water 20 minutes or until tender; drain, reserving liquid. Add enough water to liquid to equal 1 cup.

Set beans and liquid aside.

Combine oil and flour in a heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until roux is the color of a copper penny. Add onion and hot pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until tender. Add reserved liquid, tomatoes, and pepper; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Stir in limas; cook until thoroughly heated. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

From Nell C. Weems of Louisiana in September, 1983"Southern Living" Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 10-01-95

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