Recipes from Europa Island: Pois du Cap

Recipes from Europa Island

Pois du Cap

Country: Europa Island
Course: Side
Makes: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients:

8 oz lima beans
1/2 onion
3 cloves garlic, mashed
1 tsp fresh thyme

Directions:

Boil the lima beans in water until they soften, then drain. Transfer to a pan and add the onion, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent.

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