Country Lima Beans

1 can (16 oz.) lima beans

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped red or green pepper

1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

1 sm. clove garlic, minced

1/4 tsp. thyme

1/8 tsp. pepper

1 tbsp. butter or margarine

1/2 tsp. sugar

Drain lima beans reserving 1/4 cup liquid; set aside. Saute onion, red pepper, celery, garlic, thyme and pepper in butter. Stir in lima beans, reserved liquid and sugar; heat through.

Makes 4 servings

Microwave directions:
Drain lima beans reserving 1/4 cup liquid. In microwavable casserole, combine onion, red pepper, celery, garlic, thyme, pepper, butter and sugar; cook on high 3 to 4 minutes. Add beans and reserved liquid. Cook 2 minutes or until heated through.

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