Pot of Happiness

Name: Pot of Happiness
Ingredients: 1 lb lima beans, large, dried; water; salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 cups vegetable stock; 2 -4 tablespoons za'atar spice mix, such as Za'atar; 1 lemon, zest & juice; 1 dried red chili pepper; 2 -4 tablespoons chopped preserved lemons, such as Preserved Lemons; 2 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, please choose a nice, fruity one; salt & pepper

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 lb lima beans, large, dried
water
salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups vegetable stock
2 -4 tablespoons za'atar spice mix, such as Za'atar
1 lemon, zest & juice
1 dried red chili pepper
2 -4 tablespoons chopped preserved lemons, such as Preserved Lemons
2 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, please choose a nice, fruity one
salt & pepper

Directions

1

Sort dried beans.
2

Add to boiling, salted water & simmer until ALMOST soft.
3

Drain.
4

In soup pot, heat olive oil.
5

Add chopped onion & saute until softened.
6

Add vegetable stock, drained beans, za'atar, lemon zest & juice, chili pepper, & preserved lemon.
7

Simmer 30 minutes to let flavors mingle & beans to finish cooking.
8

Check for seasoning.
9

Add olive oil for richness & body.
10

Add additional salt & pepper to taste.