Lima Beans with Aji Chiles

• 1 whole leeks white part only, finely chopped
• 2 each aji chiles fresh, stems and seeds removed, minced (serrano chiles as substitute)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lima beans baby fresh, or frozen, thawed, (4cups) do not use dried beans
• 1/2 cup water could use 1 cup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
• 1 teaspoon lemon or lime zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 x black pepper freshly ground

1. Saute the leek and ajis in 1 tb.
2. of the butter and the olive oil for 30 seconds.
3. Add the Lima beans, water, and the citrus juice.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the beans are tender.
5. Mix the 1 tablespoon of butter with the citrus zest and the salt and pepper.
6. Drain the beans and add the butter mixture.
7. Simmer for a minute and stir to coat the beans.

leeks, chiles, butter, olive oil, beans, water could, lemon juice fresh, lemon, salt, black pepper

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/lima-beans-aji-chiles-839 (may not work)