BROAD (LIMA) BEANS WITH BACON

Preparation Method :

• Cook the beans until tender in boiling salted water (15 to 20 minutes if, fresh, 5 to 6 minutes if frozen).
• Meanwhile cut the bacon into dice. Heat the butter in a pan and fry the bacon and onion for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion is soft.
• Blend in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Drain the beans and add 120 ml/4 fl oz (1/2 cup) of the cooking liquid to the bacon. Bring to the boil, stirring, add the beans and reheat gently.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and stir in the chopped parsley.