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Ingredients
- 3 pounds fresh kernel beans, lima beans, or peas
- 3 cups water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Butter (optional)
Method
- Shell beans or peas.
- Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart sauce-pan over high heat.
- Add beans or peas to boiling water; return to boiling.
- Cover, reduce heat, and cook 25 to 35 minutes for kernel beans, 20 to 30 minutes for limas, or 8 to 10 minutes for peas.
- Drain well; add salt and pepper.
- Toss with butter, if desired, and turn into serving dish.
