Herbed Lima Bean Delight with Bay Leaf Infusion Ingredients: - 1 cup dried lima beans (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed if using) - 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium) - 2 bay leaves - 1 medium onion, diced - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - Salt and pepper, to taste - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped - Juice of 1 lemon Instructions: 1. If using dried lima beans, soak them in water for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking. If using canned beans, skip this step. 2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the dried lima beans (or rinsed canned beans) to the pot, along with the vegetable broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. 4. Add dried thyme, dried rosemary, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Cover and let it simmer for about 45 minutes if using dried beans or 15 minutes if using canned beans, until beans are tender. 6. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice. 7. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve warm. Nutrition Value (per serving, serves 4): - Calories: 210 - Protein: 12g - Total Fat: 6g - Saturated Fat: 1g - Carbohydrates: 30g - Dietary Fiber: 8g - Sugars: 1g - Sodium: 200mg - Vitamin A: 4% DV - Vitamin C: 15% DV - Calcium: 6% DV - Iron: 15% DV Enjoy your Herbed Lima Bean Delight with a touch of bay leaf infusion!