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Baby Lima Beans and Corn in Chive Cream

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Baby Lima Beans and Corn in Chive CreamRomulo Yanes

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 30 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 side-dish servings

Ingredients

4 bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into1/2-inch dice
1 (10-oz) package frozen baby lima beans
1 (10-oz) package frozen corn kernels
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then cook onion and bell pepper in fat in skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 6 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add lima beans, corn, water, salt, and pepper, then simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to high and add cream, then boil, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in herbs and salt to taste. Serve sprinkled with bacon.

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