Mushroom and Bean Ragout

2 c. lima beans, baby, frozen

1 c. green beans, frozen

1/2 pkg. mushrooms, sliced (8 oz)

1 T. olive oil

1 T. water

2 t. cornstarch

1 can Italian tomatoes, undrained (14.5 oz)

1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (16 oz)


Cook lima beans and green beans in 3 quarts of water for 10-12 minutes.  Drain and set aside.  In a large skillet, cook mushrooms in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Combine water and cornstarch; stir into mushrooms.  Stir in tomatoes and garbanzo beans.  Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.  Stir in lima and green beans; heat through.

Makes 5--1 c. servings.

Nutrition Information: 230 calories; 5 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 510 mg sodium; 35 g carbohydrates; 9 g fiber; 11 g protein.

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