Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 c Fresh lima beans; shelled 1 ea Fresh hot pepper; chopped
2 tb Vegetable oil 3 md Tomatoes; peeled and chopped
1 1/2 tb All-purpose flour Dash of pepper
1 md Onion; chopped

Cook beans in boiling salted water 20 minutes or until tender;
drain, reserving liquid. Add enough water to liquid to equal 1 cup.
Set beans and liquid aside.
Combine oil and flour in a heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat,
stirring constantly, until roux is the color of a copper penny. Add
onion and hot pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until tender. Add
reserved liquid, tomatoes, and pepper; cook over medium heat,
stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Stir in limas; cook
until thoroughly heated. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

From Nell C. Weems of Louisiana in September, 1983 "Southern Living"
Typos by Jeff Pruett
Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 10-01-95

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