Ingredients:

• 1 lb. fresh limas or butter beans
• 1 lb. sausage (chorizo, or hot or sweet Italian) sliced into rounds
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups stock or water
• 1 small hot pepper

Preparation:

In a large pot, saute the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the sausage and brown. Add the limas, the stock, and the hot pepper. Season liberally with salt and black pepper. Simmer until the beans are tender and the sausage is cooked through, approx. 15 mins. Drain any excess liquid.