Name: Savory Mashed Limas
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 pound frozen baby lima beans (about 3 cups); 2 or 3 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup milk, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound frozen baby lima beans (about 3 cups)

2 or 3 garlic cloves

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/3 cup milk, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1
Cook lima beans according to package instructions. While beans are cooking, mince garlic and in a small saucepan cook in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until pale golden.
Step 2
Drain beans in a large sieve and transfer to a food processor. Add garlic mixture, milk, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste and purée until smooth.

TagsLima Bean White Bean Bean and Legume Vegetable Garlic Root Vegetable Side Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Quick Easy 30 Minutes or Less 5 Ingredients or Fewer Weeknight Meals Food Processor Gourmet

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