BUTTERED LIMA BEANS AND CORN

SERVES 4 to 6

There are times when some fresh vegetables are not available, such as lima beans, and the frozen varieties are very good. This is an old family recipe. My mother used froaen corn and lima beans. My grandmother canned her vegetables during the harvest and made this recipe with those. Buttered Lima Beans and Corn goes especially well with roasted meats or poultry. It is a quick, easy and delicious side dish. You can use more or less of either vegetable to taste.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup water
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen lima beans
• 1-1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add some salt, then the lima beans. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Add the corn and cook another 5 minutes. Drain well. Add the butter, salt and pepper and stir over low heat until the butter is melted. Taste for seasoning and serve immediately or keep warm over a very low heat.