Lima Bean Health Loaf

1 c Dry Lima Beans
1 Small onion chopped
1/3 c Flour
1 Beaten egg
1 1/2 c Chopped carrots
1/4 ts Black pepper
1 x American cheese slices
1/4 c Butter
1 c Thinly sliced celery
1 c Skim milk
1 c Soft wholewheat crumbs
1 ts Salt
1/2 c Chopped peanuts

Soak beans over night in cold water.Drain, rinse, and cook in water to cover until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain beans and mash. Melt butter in saucepan, add onion, saute 3 mins, add celery, cover, cook until tender. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes. Add milk stirring until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in beaten egg, add bread crumbs, carrots, salt, pepper and peanuts. Spoon mixture into a greased 8 x 4 inch loaf pan and bake at 375 degrees for 35 - 45 minutes. Arrange cheese slices on top, return to the oven until cheese melts. Serves 6.

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