Firehouse Butter Beans and Sausage

When the climate turns cold, this is one of our go-to, favorite firehouse recipes. This wonderful dish sticks to your insides and is a comfort food. Enjoy!

Step: 1

Place lima beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches; bring to a boil. Remove pot from heat and let stand for 2 hours. Drain and rinse beans under cold water.

Step: 2

Transfer beans back to large pot and pour in enough water to cover; add sausage and red pepper flakes. Bring water to a boil, decrease heat, and simmer, adding water as needed to keep beans from sticking to the bottom, until beans are tender and liquid has thickened, 1 to 2 hours.

Per Serving: 563 calories; protein 33.9g; carbohydrates 55.4g; fat 23.3g; cholesterol 48.2mg; sodium 1081.3mg.

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