Mediterranean Lima Beans

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2. Stir in oregano, cinnamon, crushed red pepper, tomatoes and lima beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are fully cooked and the mixture is heated through, 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.

Tips

Per serving: 190 calories; 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 5 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 44 g carbohydrates; 12 g protein; 14 g fiber; 312 mg sodium; 705 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Fiber (37% daily value), Vitamin C (30% dv), Magnesium (15% dv).

Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 very lean meat, 1 fat (mono)

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

Canned tomatoes and frozen chopped onions and lima beans make this hearty side dish a cinch. If you like, make it more substantial with the addition of crumbled feta cheese or chopped Greek olives.