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Lima Bean Plaki

Cuisine: Greek
Courses: Vegetarian
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb 454g / 16ozDried lima beans - * see note
3/4 cup 177mlOlive oil
1   Onion - finely chopped
2   Garlic - minced
2   Carrots - finely chopped
1   Celery - finely chopped
1/2 cup 73g / 2.6ozChopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons 30mlChopped fresh dill - crushed
1 teaspoon 5mlDried fines herbs - crushed
2 tablespoons 30mlFresh lemon juice
16 oz 454gPlum tomatoes - with their liquid
2 cups 474mlChicken stock
  Salt and freshly ground pepper - to taste
2 cups 474mlWater

Recipe Instructions

Place beans in a saucepan with water to cover, bring to a boil, and parboil 25 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and parsley; saute until onion is translucent (about 5 minutes).

Add dill, fines herbs, lemon juice, tomatoes, stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Add drained beans and the water; simmer until beans are tender (about 25 minutes).

Source:
Cole Publishing Group Recipe Collection

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