Warm Lima Bean Salad
3 cups cooked lima beans 1/2 cup olive oil 2 minced garlic cloves 3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves (or 1 TBL dried) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves Salt and pepper to taste Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
In a large saute pan combine the olive oil, garlic and herbs. Warm over very low heat for about 4 minutes, or until the garlic and herbs are fragrant. Add the beans, salt and pepper to taste, and toss gently. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice. Place on a serving plate and garnish with olives.
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