Lima Beans

The farm, where the lime beans are grown, is located in Illinois about 65miles northwest of Chicago. The lima beans can be found weekly at two downtown farmer markets in the city. Fresh local food is out there and literally right around the corner. I bought 1/2 pound of the lima beans and it cost me $2. Cheap, healthy & fresh. What more could you ask for?

 

I took the beans, shucked them, and rinsed them off. I sautéed them for 5minutes in olive oil with garlic, some lemon juice, and salt & pepper until they were soft and tender.

 

 

 

 

I had some leftover pasta in the fridge from the night before and the sauce I used included meat sauce and pork sausage. I heated up the pasta and sauce and then added the lima beans. Lastly, I topped the dish off with fresh parsley. This was such a good way to use leftover pasta while creating something fresh and tasty. It really only took me 10min to put everything together and I was even doing my laundry at the same time.

 

 

There is always some leftovers sitting in your fridge that can be created into something new, different and tasty; and all you have to do is add a few fresh ingredients and herbs and it will be a warm, home cooked meal all over again!