1 pk (10 oz.) frozen lima beans
1 tb Reduced-calorie margarine
1 tb All-purpose flour
1 c Skim milk
1/2 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper
1/2 c (2 oz.) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
2 tb Reduced-calorie ketchup
2 (4 oz.) jars diced pimento drained
Vegetable cooking spray
Cook beans according to package directions, ommitting salt and fat.
Drain and set aside.
Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over low heat; add flour,
stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until
thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Add beans, cheese, ketchup and pimento to sauce; stir well. Spoon
into a 1 1/2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375
degrees for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Yield: 6 servings.