The cooking water for these beans becomes a flavorful broth to serve them in.

Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS

  • active time: 30 min. start to finish: 30 min.2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin
    olive oil
  • 3 lb. fresh lima beans, shelled, or 1 lb. frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup water

    DIRECTIONS

    Cook garlic in oil in a 2-qt. saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden. Add beans and water and simmer, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.