Green peas and baby lima beans
1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
4 1/2 cups frozen petit peas (1 1/2 16-ounce packages)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3/4 cup pine nuts
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1
Using a large saucepan over medium high heat, bring chicken broth and lima beans to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Add peas and sugar; cook 2 minutes and drain.
2
Using a large saute pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add pine nuts and saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
3
Add nuts, onions, rosemary, salt and pepper to bean mixture over medium heat. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Add remaining butter, stirring until melted.
Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 174 calories, 54% calories from fat, 10 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 13 mg cholesterol, 14 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein, 294 mg sodium, 4 g fiber
