Roasted Beans with Garlic and Olives

Roasted Beans with Garlic and Olives

From Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven

3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1-lb package frozen lima beans or shelled edamame (or 3 to 4 cups fresh favas, shelled and peeled)
6 large cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 heaping cup green olives, pitted and sliced
1 to 2 Tablespoons minced fresh herbs (1 to 2 teaspoons dried): summer savory, marjoram, thyme, and/or sage are good choices.
salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread 2 Tablespoons olive oil into a 6x9-inch baking pan or an oval gratin pan.

2. Toss everything together directly into the pan and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Cover the pan tightly with foil.

3. Bake for 50 minutes or until the garlic is tender when pierced with a toothpick or fork. Transfer to a bowl and stir. If desired, you can drizzle on a little extra olive oil and add more salt and pepper to taste.

Yield: 4 to 5 servings
Prep time: 1 hour (10 minutes of work)