Butter Beans In Savory Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. lima beans
2 c. water
2 tsp. salt, divided
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. flour (all-purpose)
1/4 tsp. black pepper
4 tsp. prepared mustard
1 c. milk
4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. diced pimiento

Preparation

Combine beans, water and 1 teaspoon salt.
Bring to boil and cook until tender.
Drain, reserving the liquid.
Add enough water to the liquid to measure 1 cup; set aside.
Melt butter in saucepan.
Blend in flour, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Stir in mustard, bean liquid and milk.
Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
Add lemon juice and pimiento.
Pour sauce over beans. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.