Ingredients
6cupsfresh butter beans,or 3 boxes 10 oz frozen baby lima beans
½cupextra virgin olive oil
¼cupfresh lime juice,plus 2 tbsp more
¼cupbuttermilk,plus 2 tbsp more
salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
1cupmint,chopped
Preparation
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the butter beans and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until they are tender. Drain and rinse the beans under cold running water. Drain well and pat the beans dry.
In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lime juice and buttermilk; season the dressing with salt and pepper. Add the beans, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Fold in the mint before serving.
Serve and enjoy.
