"When I was growing up on Cyprus, my mother would often make this side dish to have with roast lamb. Although I hated lima beans when I was a kid (who didn't?), I love them now. They always remind me of home. —Paris Paraskeva, San Francisco, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried lima beans
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2 bay leaves
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
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1 medium onion, chopped
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4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Additional chopped fresh parsley