Ingredients

  • 10 ounces lima beans, preferably fresh
  • 1 9-inch pie crust
  • ¼ pound Colby cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat, canned is fine
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon nutmeg
  • teaspoon sugar
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

      492 calories; 36 grams fat; 20 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 24 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 16 grams protein; 215 milligrams cholesterol; 641 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

1 9-inch pie, about 8 servings

Preparation

  1. In a large pot, boil the lima beans for 10 minutes to soften them. Remove the skins from the beans by hand or by pressing them through a colander or ricer. Puree the beans in a food processor or blender.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sprinkle pie shell with grated cheese. Place crab meat on top of cheese.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, cream, salt, nutmeg, sugar and cayenne pepper. Whisk the mix thoroughly. Add the bean pulp and whisk again. Pour over the cheese and crab meat.
  4. Cut 3 or 4 pepper rings and place on top.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat and bake an additional 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

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