Ingredients for - Spanish Lima Beans

1. 1 cup dried lima beans
2. 1 bay leaf
3. 2 medium onions, chopped
4. 2 tablespoons canola oil
5. 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
6. 1 teaspoon sugar
7. Dash pepper

How to cook deliciously - Spanish Lima Beans

1 . Stage

Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened.

2 . Stage

Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to the pan; add bay leaf and water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender.

3 . Stage

Drain, discarding liquid and bay leaf. In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, pepper and beans. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.