Old-Fashioned Succotash

You can make this recipe with lemon or butter beans.
Put the Lima beans, thyme sprigs, half an onion, and garlic in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until the beans are tender. Drain the beans, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Discard the thyme sprigs, onion, and garlic.Saute the diced onion in the preheated oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add the corn and honey; cook, stirring frequently, for 6 minutes or until the corn is tender. Add the beans and 1/2 cup of the remaining cooking liquid; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in the butter and add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with green onions.