Baby Limas with Tomato and Basil
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living magazine
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Vegetables- Beans, peas
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- grated rind of 1 lemon, about 2 tsp.
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 5 cups cooked baby limas, drained, not cooled
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes (2 medium)
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon rind, garlic, salt and pepper. Add hot, drained beans, cool 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, onion and basil. Marinate 1 to 2 hours at room temperature before serving. makes 6 cups.