Savory Mashed Limas

Name: Savory Mashed Limas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb frozen baby lima bean (about 3 cups); 2 -3 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup milk (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Submitted by blucoat

"This healthy and simple recipe is from Gourmet Magazine (Feb. 1999)."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 lb frozen baby lima bean (about 3 cups)
2 -3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¹⁄₃ cup milk (to taste)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

directions

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.
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.