Lima Bean Medley Food

CORN AND LIMA BEAN MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan whisk together cornstarch, sugar and pepper until blended and smooth. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk. Add corn, lima beans and shallots and stir to combine.
• Place over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and sauce has reduced by about half and coats the vegetables lightly (about 10 - 12 minutes).
• stir in parsley and serve or refrigerate (up to 2 days) and serve later.
• Can be reheated in a double boiler.

THREE-BEAN MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• In a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish add the brown sugar, ketchup, dijon mustard, and black pepper stirring until well combined.
• Gently stir in the beans and cover casserole dish. Bake for 40 minutes are until beans are heated through.

BEAN SALAD MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. , Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

BAKED BEAN MEDLEY

Steps:

• Brown ground chuck with the onion until done. Drain fat.
• Drain 1 can pork 'n beans, kidney beans and lima beans. Add all beans into the meat mixture and pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
• Add bacon, BBQ sauce, sugar, vinegar, molasses, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
• Cover and bake for 1 hour in a preheated 350 degree oven.

SLOW-COOKED BEAN MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until onion and peppers are tender. Discard bay leaves.

BABY LIMA BEANS AND CORN

Steps:

• In a medium size saucepan bring water to a boil.
• Place frozen lima beans, bacon drippings, salt and pepper in water. Cover with a lid. Turn heat down to very low heat and let simmer for an hour and 15 minutes. Keep a watchful eye and do not let water boil out.
• Pour drained can of corn kernels into bean mixture and simmer 15 more minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!

BEAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet.
• Add onion, celery, and green pepper.
• Cook slowly for 10 minutes.
• Do not brown.
• Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, lima beans, barley, parsley, salt, basil, and black pepper.
• Transfer mixture to a buttered 2-to 3 quart casserole with lid.
• Add boiling water.
• Cover.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.
• Good served with: Marinated, slightlt blanched mixed vegetables, hot French bread and butter.
• Tips: This dish can be assembled and baked later.
• Add the boiling water just before baking.
• Baking time should be increased by 15 minutes when starting refrigerated temperature.