Southwest Lima Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic, chopped
6 1/2 ounces black olives, sliced
32 ounces lima beans, cooked and drained, reserve cooking liquid
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved 1/4 cup cold water
salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375*F.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saute until soft.
Add olives and lima beans.
Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
Add water to reserved cooking liquid to measure 1 1/4 cups; add to saucepan.
Place over high heat; bring to boiling.
Add chili powder, dissolved cornstarch, and to salt to taste; stir till starts to thicken.
Pour over beans; mix well.
Place in greased ovenproof casserole dish; cover with foil.
Bake 45 minutes.
Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until cheese melts.