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