Best 7 Southwest Lima Beans Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes and onion. Combine the remaining ingredients; stir into bean mixture. , Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes; stir. Bake, uncovered, 15-30 minutes longer or until heated through.

SOUTHWEST LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375*F.
• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saute until soft.
• Add olives and lima beans.
• Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
• Add water to reserved cooking liquid to measure 1 1/4 cups; add to saucepan.
• Place over high heat; bring to boiling.
• Add chili powder, dissolved cornstarch, and to salt to taste; stir till starts to thicken.
• Pour over beans; mix well.
• Place in greased ovenproof casserole dish; cover with foil.
• Bake 45 minutes.
• Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until cheese melts.

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.

SLOW COOKER SOUTHERN LIMA BEANS AND HAM

Steps:

• Soak lima beans in 2 quarts of water in a large bowl for 8 hours or overnight. The next day, drain the lima beans and place into a slow cooker with onions, ham bone, and ham. Pour in 3 cups of water or as needed to cover. Place lid on the cooker, set to High, and cook for 3 hours.
• Stir in Cajun seasoning, black pepper, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper; set cooker to Low and cook until the beans and meat are very tender, about 4 more hours.

SOUTHERN STYLE LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Simmer beans in one to two quarts of water for 30 minutes, either in the crockpot on "high" heat or in another pot over the stove. The beans will have swelled and softened slightly.
• Drain and put them into the crockpot.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Cook four to eight hours on "auto-shift" or "low" heat.
• At some point, remove the ham hocks and separate the bones and fat from the bits of meat, cutting up the meat to return to crockpot.
• When done, this dish should resemble a stew with a thick broth. The beans should be soft, but not quite falling apart. If you cook it too long, it will be tasty but will resemble split pea soup.
• Serve with biscuits or cornbread.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & LIMA BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Place the first five ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and dry seasonings; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-8 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & LIMA BEAN STEW RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Place the first five ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and dry seasonings; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from slow cooker. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Yield: 6 servings.