Giant Lima Beans with Chives
Giant Lima Beans with Chives
Giant Lima Beans with Chives
Giant Lima Beans with Chives
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound dried giant or large lima beans, soaked overnight
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3 quarts plus 1/4 cup water
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1 small onion, studded with 3 whole cloves
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5 whole black peppercorns
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1 thyme sprig
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1 bay leaf
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Salt
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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Freshly ground pepper
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2 tablespoons minced chives
Directions
- Drain the beans and put them in a saucepan. Add the 3 quarts of water and the onion, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt. Drain the beans, discarding the aromatics.
- In a large skillet, combine the beans with the remaining 1/4 cup of water and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the chives and serve.
Giant Lima Beans with Chives
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