Mother'S Butter Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 c. fresh shelled butter beans or 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen petite lima beans
salt
4 Tbsp. margarine
black pepper
1 Tbsp. plain flour
water

Preparation

Cook the butter beans in boiling, salted water until tender, taking care that they do not overcook and get mushy.
Add margarine to the liquid in the saucepan; be generous with the pepper.
In a small cup, add the flour and just enough water to stir into a smooth paste.
Stir flour mixture into the butter bean liquid; mix well.
Heat and stir to slightly thicken.
Serve hot. Serves 4 to 6.