Recipe for Christmas Limas, Provence Style Casserole 
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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
2 cup lima beans see pantry
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil may be doubled 2 slices bacon in 1/4 inch dice optional
2 med onions quartered
1 x clove garlic smashed
2 x tomatoes peeled and quartered
1 x beef bouillon cubes dissolved in
1 cup water
freshly ground black pepper to taste
salt optional
Instructions:
Instructions: *CHRISTMAS LIMA BEANS-Large with brown and cream colored markings. Popular in the early 1900s. With a chestnut-like flavor they are superb for casseroles and salads. (R) CASSOULETS U.S.A.

Prepare Beans: Rinse and pick over beans. Pour boiling water over beans to cover by 2 inches, cover and leave for 1 hour, then drain and rinse.

Prepare Casserole: In a 2 quart casserole place all ingredients except garnish, mix well, adjust seasoning (pepper and salt, if desired), cover and bake in a 300 degree oven until beans are the desired degree of tenderness (about 4 hrs). Uncover, garnish with parsley (or green onions).

Serve piping hot. With 2 ounces of bacon, PER SERVING: 530 cals, 21.4 g

tips - Gourmet Food Store warns that these beans produce a lot of foam.

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