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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Southwestern Baked Limas

Southwestern Baked Limas

4 cups water
1 pound dried lg.lima beans about 2 1/2 cups
1 medium onion sliced
1 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup chile sauce or salsa
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 tsp. liquid smoke

Heat water and beans to boiling in a 3 quart saucepan.

Boil 2 minutes.

Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.

Add enough water if necessary to cover beans.

Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until tender; about 30 minutes. Do not boil or beans will burst.

Drain beans, reserving liquid.

Layer beans, and in greased 2 quart casserole.

Mix together remaining ingredients and pour over beans. Add enough reserved bean liquid to cover.

Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour. Stir and bake uncovered 30 minutes longer.

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