Lima Beans with Aji Chiles

1 Leek; white part only finely chopped
2 Aji chiles; fresh, stems and seeds removed, minced
Serrano chiles as substitute
2 tb Butter
1 tb Olive Oil
1 lb Lima Beans; baby fresh, or frozen, thawed, 4cups do not use dried beans
1/2 c Water; could use 1 cup
1 tb Lemon Juice; fresh squeezed
1 ts Lemon or Lime zest
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Black Pepper; freshly ground

Saute the leek and ajis in 1 Tb of the butter and the olive oil for 30 seconds. Add the Lima beans, water, and the citrus juice; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the beans are tender.

Mix the 1 tb of butter with the citrus zest and the salt and pepper. Drain the beans and add the butter mixture. Simmer for a minute and stir to coat the beans.

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