- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cook lima beans, water, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon parsley, garlic, and salt in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, tightly covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, 17 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl. Serve sprinkled with remaining tablespoon parsley and drizzled with remaining tablespoon oil.