Lima bean creole
6 servings
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen lima beans
6 slices bacon
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Pepper, as desired
2 cups cooked or canned tomatoes
Cook beans as directed on package; drain.
Fry bacon; drain on absorbent paper. In 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, brown onion and green pepper. Crumble bacon. Add browned onion and green pepper, bacon, seasonings, and tomatoes to beans. Cover and simmer gently 15 minutes.
Variations
Green bean creole.—Use 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut green beans instead of lima beans.
Eggplant creole.—Use 1 medium-size eggplant, pared and cubed, instead of beans. Do not cook eggplant before combining with other ingredients. Increase salt to 1 teaspoon. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, until eggplant is tender.