Salads: Baby Limas with Tomato and Basil

05/31/2011 02:28:00 admin

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3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

Grated rind of 1 lemon, about 2 teaspoons

1 clove garlic, minced or pressed

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

5 cups cooked* baby lima beans, drained, not cooled

1 cup chopped tomatoes (2 medium)

1/3 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

*1-3/4 cups dry makes 5 cups cooked.

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon rind, garlic, salt and pepper. Add hot, drained beans; cool 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, onion and basil. Marinate 1-2 hours at room temperature before serving. Makes: 6 cups. Serves 4-6.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories 236, Protein 11 g, Carbohydrates 31 g, Fat 9 g, Calories from fat 34%, Cholesterol 0 g, Fiber 10 g, Folate 117 mcg, Sodium 358 mg

Source: Calbeans/republished with permission

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