Step 1

Heat the oil in a sauce pan and fry the sausage, season with salt and pepper

Step 2

Add the onions and garlic stir until onions are tender but taking care not to burn garlic

Step 3

Add water, tomato paste, bay leaf, and mix together well.

Step 4

Add in the lima beans and rice stirring to combine, bring to a boil

Step 5

Turn down to simmer and cover. Cook 20-30 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and serve.