Lima Beans Bretonne

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 tbsp butter
 * 1 med Onion, chopped
 * 1/2 med green pepper, chopped
 * 1 large celery stalk, chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1/2 cup dry white wine (or water or chicken broth)
 * 1 can 16-oz. lima Beans, drained or 10 oz pkg frozen limas, cooked
 * 1 cup crushed tomatos or tomato sauce
 * 1 1/2 tsp Sugar
 * 1/2 tsp dried oregano flakes
 * 1/2 tsp dried basil
 * black pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil and butter in a large skillet or Chicken fryer over medium heat.
 * 2) Add chopped Onion, green pepper and celery and sauté until Onion starts to brown.
 * 3) Add garlic and sauté a minute longer.
 * 4) Add white wine and drained limas and bring to a boil.
 * 5) Turn heat low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until wine is mostly reduced.
 * 6) Add tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer another ten minutes.


 * Serve as a side dish, or-- believe it or not-- over spaghetti.
 * 1) Cook 1/2 lb. spaghetti.
 * 2) Add a Tbsp of olive oil and 1/4 cup of grated Cheese to the drained Pasta. Place on a plate and add limas.
 * 3) Extra grated Cheese is good, too.

Recipe from sneakykitchen.com