Butter Beans And Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS
2    tablespoons olive oil
1    medium onion, chopped
2    cloves garlic, minced
½   green bell pepper, minced
½   cup fresh parsley. Chopped
¼   teaspoon red pepper flakes
1    teaspoon dried thyme
1    cup fresh oyster mushrooms *
1    can (15 ounces) butter beans, drained, rinsed
1    teaspoon sweet paprika

METHOD

Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the onions, garlic, bell pepper, parsley, red pepper flakes and thyme. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent. Place the beans and paprika into a medium sauce pan and add the onion mixture, ¼ cup of liquid (chicken broth or mushroom liquid) and the mushrooms. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the mushrooms are softened. Remove from the heat and serve.

*NOTE: If you cannot find fresh oyster mushrooms but have dried ones, use about ½ cup of the dried in a small sauce pan. Add 1 cup of water, bring to a boil, take off the heat and let them steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Add ¼ cup of the water to the beans with the mushrooms.

Adapted from a recipe in Spain Gourmet Tour magazine