Lima Beans with Greens and Shrimp

Serves 10 to 12

Recipe courtesy of LK&C

Ingredients:

4 cups cooked lima beans
3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
4 cups chopped mustard or turnip greens, kale, collards, or other greens
1 pound cleaned Louisiana shrimp
hot pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste
crumbled bacon, for garnish (optional)

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Method:

Place beans and broth in a large sauce pan; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender.

Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan; add garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant. Add greens and turn to coat; cook, turning occasionally, until greens are wilted. Stir in shrimp and cook, stirring, until shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to lima beans, combine, and season to taste with hot pepper, salt, and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with bacon if desired.