Lima Bean Health Loaf

1 c Dry Lima Beans

1 ea Small onion chopped

1/3 c Flour

1 ea Beaten egg

1 1/2 c Chopped carrots

1/4 t 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 t 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. (from the L.A. Times California Cookbook)