Best 7 Lima Bean Turkish Recipes

GIGANTES (GREEK LIMA BEANS)

Steps:

• Place the lima beans in a large saucepan. Pour enough water to fill to 2 inches above top of the beans. Allow to soak overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place the saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes; drain. Pour the beans into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Add the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill; stir.
• Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if the mixture appears dry.

LIMA BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 12 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Add cream; heat through but do not boil. Sprinkle with bacon just before serving.

LIMA BEAN (TURKISH)

Steps:

• Heat the oil at a medium to high heat.
• Then add green onions and saute for a couple of minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot, bring to a boil and simmer until beans are cooked.
• Let cool.
• You could eat them like that or add a yogurt-garlic sauce to it.
• My family just loves this dish.
• Serve with rice and you have a full meal!
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• Combine all the ingredients into one bowl and mix well.
• Scoop and serve.

13 WAYS TO USE FRESH LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a lima bean recipe in 30 minutes or less!

LIMA BEANS WITH THYME

Steps:

• Cook the lima beans according to package directions, sprinkling with thyme. Drain and serve.

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY STEW WITH LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• In a slow cooker, cover beans with cold water; let sit overnight. Drain beans and return to slow cooker.
• Season turkey with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. In two batches, brown turkey on all sides, adding 1 tablespoon oil for second batch, about 10 minutes total. With a slotted spoon, transfer meat to slow cooker. Return pan to heat and add 1 tablespoon oil, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 4 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Boil 1 minute, then add mixture to slow cooker.
• Add 1 1/2 cups water and lemon zest to slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high 6 hours. (Beans should be tender and turkey will be just beginning to fall apart.) Add lemon juice and stir. Serve stew with lemon wedges.

DANISH LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Combine the lima beans, celery, and onion in amedium saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
• Return bean mixture to the stove and stir in sour cream and cheese. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the cheese melts (do not boil). Stir in the pimento. Sprinkle with the bacon. Serve immediately.