Yam and Lima Bean Platter Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time9 Min
Ready In24 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings4
Interest GroupEveryday
Ingredients
| 3 yams (about 1 lb/500 g total) | ||
| Lima beans | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), frozen | |
| Pinch dried basil | ||
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Piinch salt | ||
| Pinch ground ginger | ||
Directions
Feel yams and slice 1/4 inch (5 mm) tlhick.
Overlap slices in single row around edge of microwave-safe din-ner plate.
Place lima beans in centre and sprinkle with basil.
Cover with plastic wrap, turning back 1 corner to vent.
Micro-cook at high for 3 minutes.
Stir beans; re-cover and micro-cook at high for 3 to 5 minutes or until yams are tender and beans are hot and cooked.
In 1-cup (250 mL) measuring cup, micro-cook butter at high until melted.
Stir in lemon juice and salt; drizzle over vegetables.
Sprinkle yams with ginger.
Let stand, tightly covered, for 5 minutes.
Overlap slices in single row around edge of microwave-safe din-ner plate.
Place lima beans in centre and sprinkle with basil.
Cover with plastic wrap, turning back 1 corner to vent.
Micro-cook at high for 3 minutes.
Stir beans; re-cover and micro-cook at high for 3 to 5 minutes or until yams are tender and beans are hot and cooked.
In 1-cup (250 mL) measuring cup, micro-cook butter at high until melted.
Stir in lemon juice and salt; drizzle over vegetables.
Sprinkle yams with ginger.
Let stand, tightly covered, for 5 minutes.
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