LIMA BEANS WITH CELERY AND
MUSHROOMS
 
2 pkgs. frozen limas
1/2 stick butter
4 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. slivered celery
1 c. sliced mushrooms, drained
1 med. onion, minced
1 c. heavy cream
Paprika

Cook lima beans according to directions on package. Drain. Melt butter in saucepan. Add celery and onion and cook until golden tender. Add mushrooms and heat through. Add flour and seasonings gradually, stirring gently all the while. When well blended, gradually add cream, stirring over low heat until thickened. Add lima beans and heat through. Turn into warmed vegetable or pyrex dish and sprinkle generously with paprika. Serves 8 to 10.

 

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