Simple Garlicky Lima Beans

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh lima beans (or another kind of bean)
• 2 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Sort and wash beans; drain.

2. 2

   Combine beans and next 5 ingredients (through bay leaf) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.

3. 3

   Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in salt and pepper.