Lima Beans and Ham

This veggie-filled casserole--made with fresh lima beans, corn, potatoes, tomato, celery, and ham--makes a quick and easy stovetop meal.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 472 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 sprig chopped fresh parsley
• 1 large tomato, diced
• ½ medium onion, diced
• 3 cups fresh lima beans
• 6 ounces cooked ham, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the lima beans in a large pot, and pour in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook 15 minutes. Mix the potatoes, corn, tomato, onion, and celery into the pot, and continue cooking 15 minutes.

Step 2

In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the milk. Stir into the pot, and mix in the ham. Continue cooking until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley before serving.