Lima beans, also known as butter beans, are a versatile and delicious legume that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, there's a lima bean recipe out there to suit your taste. With their creamy texture and mild flavor, lima beans are a great addition to soups, stews, salads, and casseroles. They can also be used to make dips, spreads, and even desserts. No matter how you choose to cook them, lima beans are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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SIMPLY DELIGHTFUL AND EASY LIMA BEANS
I love lima beans and wanted to make a simple recipe that was tasteful but quick and easy to make. I had made something similar years back but changed it to suit my taste.
Provided by ForeverMama
Categories Beans
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place frozen lima beans in a saucepan. Cover with the water.
- Add garlic, thyme and bay leaf and stir. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 - 20 minutes or until tender.
- Into a sieve that is place over a bowl, pour off broth. Pour approximately 1/2 - 1 cup of broth back into saucepan with lima beans. Shake any garlic or thyme that sticks to sieve back into the lima bean mixture. Discard bay leaf. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Evenly pour olive oil over all and stir. Check for seasoning and adjust with salt, pepper, olive oil, if necessary. Serve hot.
- NOTE: to remove leaves from stem, turn stem upside down and run both index finger and thumb down main stem. This will remove outer stems and leaves. Add outer stems and leaves to dish. Do not chop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 349.4, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 4.9
EASY LIMA BEANS
Baby lima beans are steamed in chicken broth. This is a very tasty lima bean recipe that is also low in fat.
Provided by SharonB13
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, and spray with cooking spray. Saute onions until soft and translucent. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Add lima beans, and enough water just to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, Sodium 132.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
REALLY DELICIOUS LIMA BEANS
Steps:
- In a skillet, heat the bacon over moderate heat. When partially rendered, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot add the onions, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until really tender. Add the garlic, tomato, tomato puree, and hot chili pepper and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the lima beans, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until they have had a chance to absorb the flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with grilled Italian sausages or breakfast sausages.
EASY LIMA BEANS
If you are looking for a way to fix lima beans besides boiling them in water try this recipe. I don't think you'll be sorry you tried them. :) If you want to have more of a buttery flavor,remove the beans from the liquid and place into a bowl then add the final 2 Tablespoons of butter and then salt and pepper to taste. I saw the basic recipe on allrecipes.com which was posted to that site by SharonB13.The name is the same as her's, but I changed a few things to the recipe and decided to post it under my own name.Submitted to Food.com ( A.K.A. ZAAR ) on March 20th.,2011
Provided by Chef shapeweaver
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium sized saucepan melt 2 Tablespoons margarine,then add onion and cook until soft.
- Add chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
- Then add the lima beans,let broth return to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cover beans, let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After the beans are done DO NOT drain, add remaining margarine,salt, and pepper to taste.
- Then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.6, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 451.3, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 6.8
ITALIAN-STYLE LIMA BEANS
This Italian-style side dish will delight lima bean lovers. Not only is it a colorful addition to the menu, the combination of flavors enhance the beans to a delightful taste. The lima beans have a bite yet are tender and perfect with the delicate flavor of the cherry tomatoes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and lima beans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until tomatoes soften and beans are tender. , Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SIMPLE GARLICKY LIMA BEANS
Easy and healthy recipe from "Cooking Light". It works with most kinds of beans and peas.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sort and wash beans; drain.
- Combine beans and next 5 ingredients (through bay leaf) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
- Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.4, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 153.3, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.4
SAUCY LIMA BEANS
This side dish was always a staple at my grandmother's delicious dinners when I was a child. It has continued to be a favorite for my entire family.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, cook lima beans according to package directions; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon cooking liquid. In a small skillet, saute onion in butter. Stir in the cream, parsley, dill, salt, pepper and reserved cooking liquid. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until butter is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
BEST LIMA BEANS YOU'LL EVER EAT!
I got this recipe yrs ago from a friend who served this dish at a dinner party & it got rave reviews. When you want to impress or convince a lima bean non-believer, this is the recipe for you. There are only a few lima bean recipes at this site compared to other veggies. This 1 is an easy to prepare stovetop-to-table dish & spectacular with any meat or chicken entree not combined with a cream sauce. Enjoy!
Provided by twissis
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 1/2 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook frozen lima beans per pkg directions while following remaining steps & set aside.
- Roughly dice the medium onion & set aside.
- Cut each large mushroom in half from top down through any stem. Put the cut edge down on your cutting board & slice each half in approx 1/3 inch slices & set aside.
- Cut bacon slices in 1/2 inch segments & fry in a non-stick skillet until crisp. If you have more than 2 tbsp of rendered bacon fat grease, remove the excess of that amount.
- Add diced onion & sliced mushrooms to skillet & saute until onion is translucent. Do not overcook to carmelized state.
- Add 1 tsp curry powder + low-fat sour cream & combine well.
- Taste & add additional curry powder or seasoning salt to your preferences.
- Remove skillet from heat, add cooked lima beans, mix well & serve immediately.
- Note: My advice is to plan for 2nd helpings. You'll need them!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.1, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 195.3, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 7.1
Tips:
- Soaking the beans: Soaking the lima beans overnight or for at least 6 hours helps to reduce cooking time and makes them more digestible.
- Rinsing the beans: Rinse the beans thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- Using fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or thyme add a burst of flavor to lima beans. Add them towards the end of cooking to preserve their delicate taste.
- Seasoning: Season the lima beans generously with salt, pepper, and other spices to enhance their flavor. Experiment with different seasonings to find your favorite combination.
- Cooking methods: Lima beans can be cooked in various ways. Boiling is a simple method that yields tender beans. Steaming preserves their nutrients and results in a slightly crunchy texture. Sautéing gives them a slightly browned and caramelized flavor.
- Serving suggestions: Lima beans can be served as a side dish, in salads, soups, or stews. They also make a great addition to grain bowls, pasta dishes, or vegetable platters.
Conclusion:
Lima beans are a versatile and delicious legume that can be enjoyed in various dishes. With their mild flavor and creamy texture, they are a great addition to many different cuisines. Whether you prefer them boiled, steamed, sautéed, or added to salads, soups, or stews, lima beans are sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So, next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful ingredient, give lima beans a try!
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