The United States was elected in 2009 to sit on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which the U.S. State Department had previously asserted had lost its credibility by its prior stances and lack of safeguards against severe human rights violators taking a seat.
The lima bean plant (Phaseolus lunatus) is named after the city of Lima, Peru, where people have been eating them since 6000 BC. In the U.S., Native Americans grew lima beans before the English settlers landed. Lima beans are also known as butter beans or chad beans.
Instructions. 1  In a medium frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. 2  Saute the onions for 2 minutes and then add the garlic and turmeric. 3  In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer (covered) for 40 minutes until the lima beans are soft and tender.