Best 10 Lemon Garlic Lima Beans Recipes

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Welcome to the art of culinary exploration where flavors dance and ingredients transform into delectable masterpieces. As we embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect recipe for lemon garlic lima beans, prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a harmonious blend of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and the earthy goodness of lima beans. This flavorful trio promises a symphony of textures and flavors that will elevate your mealtime experience. With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of culinary creativity, you'll uncover a dish that strikes a perfect balance between tangy, savory, and herbaceous notes. Get ready to indulge in a culinary delight that will leave you craving for more!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON-GARLIC LIMA BEANS



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When I was growing up on Cyprus, my mother would often make this side dish to have with roast lamb. Although I hated lima beans when I was a kid (who didn't?), I love them now. They always remind me of home. -Paris Paraskeva, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dried lima beans
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , Place beans in a large saucepan; add bay leaves and water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until beans are tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add next 6 ingredients. Stir in drained beans and remaining oil; toss to combine. Sprinkle with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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Keep your vegetable sides simple with the Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

LEMON-GARLIC GREEN BEANS WITH CRISPY CRUMBS



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Japanese-style breadcrumbs called panko are lightly browned then tossed with lemon zest for a delicate and flavorful topping for garlic-lemon sautéed green beans.

Provided by Del Monte

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Del Monte

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Del Monte® Whole or Cut Green Beans, drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in lemon zest and salt, if desired. Transfer crumbs to a bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic to same skillet. Stir over medium heat 30 seconds. Add green beans and lemon juice; stir until heated through. Serve beans topped with bread crumbs and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 581.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

LOW FAT LEMON LIMA BEAN TABBOULEH



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Lemon, ginger, and garlic infuse this salad with so much flavor, you don't miss the extra oil or cheese. Lima beans add some extra color, not to mention fiber and protein! I have substituted quinoa for the bulgur to great success (prepare according to package directions). Make sure to allow enough time to make ahead and let all the flavors marry in the fridge before serving.

Provided by Menealeous' Daughter

Categories     Salad     Grains     Tabbouleh

Time 2h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 cups water
1 cup bulgur
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup seeded and chopped tomato
1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber
¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
⅓ cup finely chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, ginger, garlic, sugar, and coriander together in a bowl.
  • Combine water, bulgur, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover saucepan, reduce heat, and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
  • Bring a separate saucepan of water to a boil; add lima beans and garlic salt. Cook until lima beans are tender, 5 to 7 minutes; drain.
  • Mix bulgur, lima beans, tomato, cucumber, green onion, and mint together in a large bowl; drizzle dressing over bulgur mixture. Toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to blend flavors, 2 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 343.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

LEMON-GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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Easy, delicious flavorful green beans. Your whole family will FOR SURE devour these super-yummy beans!

Provided by hollyfrolly

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb green beans, fresh, ends trimmed
1/4-1/2 lemon, juice of, to taste
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large covered pot (with steaming basket in place) boil 2 inches of water.
  • Place green beans into steamer and steam for about 10 minutes. -Keep the beans that beautiful, fresh green color- with a bit of a bite.
  • Drain beans into collander and set aside.
  • Heat same pot over medium heat.
  • Melt butter and gently saute garlic.
  • Place beans into butter mixture and coat.
  • Squeeze lemon onto beans, season with salt and pepper.

STEWED LIMA BEANS WITH GARLIC



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The cooking water for these beans becomes a flavorful broth to serve them in.

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 pounds fresh lima beans, shelled, or 1 pound frozen, thawed
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook garlic in oil in a 2-qt. saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden. Add beans and water and simmer, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

GARLIC AND LEMON BEANS



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If a meal I'm making needs a little protein boost, I must admit that the first thing I think of reaching for is tofu. But since we already use plenty of soy foods, I try to remind myself to consider beans instead. Beans of all kinds are inexpensive and delicious nutritional powerhouses-in short, a food category that deserves daily attention.

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • To make this basic flavorful side dish, drain and rinse one or two 15- to 16-ounce cans of black, red, or pinto beans. Heat a little extra virgin olive oil in a skillet; add 2 to 4 cloves minced garlic (depending on whether you use one or two cans, and on how much you like garlic-feel free to use as much as you like). Sauté over low heat until the garlic begins to turn golden, then add the beans and 1/4 to 1/2 cup water (again, depending on the amount of beans). Bring to a simmer. With a potato masher, crush just enough of the beans to thicken the base. Add lemon juice to your liking, season with pepper, and serve. You can also add a small amount of chopped parsley or cilantro to this dish.

SAVORY LEMON LIMAS



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Lima beans get a lemony lift with this treatment from Cathy Attig of Jacobus, Pennsylvania. "If you are a lima ban lover like I am, this recipe just makes them even more delicious," she affirms. "If you simple tolerate the beans, like my husband does, you might actually fine these quite tasty."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup water
1-1/2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add lima beans; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Combine the butter, lemon juice, sugar, mustard and salt; pour over beans and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONY LIMA BEANS WITH PARMESAN



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Make and share this Lemony Lima Beans With Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

coarse salt
pepper
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen baby lima beans, unthawed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add lima beans and cook; stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, then drain again, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Transfer lima beans to a bowl.
  • Stir in oil, lemon zest and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide among four serving plates and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 275.1, Carbohydrate 72.4, Fiber 17.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 24.8

LEMONY LIMA BEANS WITH PARMESAN



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This salad is great for a picnic, or it can be served as a side for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen baby lima beans, unthawed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add lima beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water (to stop further cooking), then drain again, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Transfer lima beans to a bowl. Stir in oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Divide among four serving plates, and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh lima beans, lemons, and garlic. If you don't have fresh lima beans, you can use frozen or canned lima beans, but fresh is always best.
  • Choose the Right Type of Lima Beans: There are two main types of lima beans: baby lima beans and large lima beans. Baby lima beans are smaller and have a milder flavor, while large lima beans are larger and have a more robust flavor. For this recipe, you can use either type of lima bean.
  • Cook the Lima Beans Properly: Lima beans should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooked lima beans will be mushy and bland.
  • Don't Overcook the Garlic: Garlic can quickly burn, so be careful not to overcook it. Add the garlic to the pan towards the end of the cooking process, and cook it just until it is fragrant.
  • Season to Taste: Be sure to taste the lima beans before serving and add additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.

Conclusion:

This simple yet flavorful dish is a great way to enjoy lima beans. The lemon, garlic, and herbs add a bright, fresh flavor to the lima beans, and the parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a summer potluck.

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