1 cup cooked white lima beans
1tsp clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
3 scallions chopped, optional

Wash the beans thoroughly and soak them in water overnight.
Drain the beans then place them in a saucepan and cover with fresh water.
Cook until tender about 1 1/2 hours.
Drain the beans reserving 1/2 cup of liquid.
In a bowl mash the garlic and salt together add the lemon juice then mix all of them well.
Add the reserved bean liquid and olive oil to the lemon juice mixture.
Add the beans Toss gently.
Garnish with parsley and scallions which are sprinkled in a ring on top and in the center.
Serve hot or cold, Bon Apetit.