Spicy Slow Cooker Lima Beans

Spicy Slow Cooker Lima Beans (Serves six to eight people)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. dried lima beans, rinsed and sorted

• 1 large onion, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

• 1/2 cup tomato sauce

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp. smoked paprika

• 1 tsp. garlic powder

• 1 tsp. chili powder

• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

• 1 tsp. salt

• 6 cups water

Instructions:

1. Rinse and sort the lima beans, and then place them in a large bowl. Cover the beans with water and let them soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours.

2. Drain the soaked beans and add them to a slow cooker along with the diced onion, diced red bell pepper, and minced jalapeno peppers.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.

4. Pour the mixture over the beans and stir well to ensure that the beans are evenly coated.

5. Add enough water to the slow cooker to cover the beans completely.

6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 6-8 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.

7. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious and spicy slow cooker lima beans!

These spicy slow cooker lima beans are perfect as a side dish for any meal, or as a main dish served over rice. The combination of sweet and spicy flavors, along with the tender texture of the beans, makes for a dish that is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together and the beans to become tender and infused with the delicious sauce.