~ CREAMY LIMA BEANS ~

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One of my very favorite meals my Gram would make when I was a kid. True comfort food. My beans are my own recipe. Not sure how she made hers, but these come real close. I serve them just like she did, with a side of yummy fried potatoes and favorite bread to soak up the yummy juices. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb dry - large lima beans
6 - 8 c water
1 Tbsp oil
1/2 lb cooked smoked ham, cubed
3 medium stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 - 5 clove garlic, minced
pinch dried thyme
1 1/2 Tbsp better than buillon ( chicken ) soup base
1 bay leaf
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place 8 cups water in a dutch oven and bring to a boil. Once boiling add the bean, and boil for 5 minutes. Turn off burner, cover pot and let sit for 1 hour.
  • 2. Drain and rinse beans.
  • 3. In a med skillet over medium heat add the oil, onion, garlic, celery and ham. Saute until vegetables become tender, about 5 minutes.
  • 4. Place beans back into dutch oven and cover with 6 cups water, making sure all beans are covered. Add the vegetable mixture and thyme. Stir and bring to a boil. Boil for 30 minutes, then lower heat, add bay leaf and simmer until beans are to desired tenderness Add more water as they cook if need be. We like ours thick, not like soup, but want some juice to serve over the potatoes Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5. In total mine were cooked in 1 1/2 hours after the initial soaking. They are delicious served with fried potatoes and onion, fried in bacon fat. This is exactly how my Gram would serve them.

Chiamara Udoka
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This recipe is a keeper!


Arif Butt
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I love lima beans, and this recipe is one of my favorites.


Zeshi Malik
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This was my first time cooking lima beans, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


FlayeR
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The lima beans were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Bibi Colon
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This recipe is a keeper! The lima beans were so creamy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with rice and a side of steamed broccoli, and it was a hit with the whole family.


bhagwan bhandari
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I'm not usually a fan of lima beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy sauce and the hint of garlic and onion were the perfect complement to the beans.


Ash Roger's-Woodruff
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow, and the results were amazing. The lima beans were so creamy and flavorful. I served them with rice and a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Gelu lama
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I love lima beans, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The beans are so creamy and delicious, and the sauce is the perfect consistency. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Jeyarajah Karish
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This was my first time cooking lima beans, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The beans were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of grilled chicken, and it was a delicious meal.


Sifat Ahmed
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook lima beans, and this recipe did not disappoint. The beans were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of cornbread, and it was a delicious meal.


Shahid Shosho
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This recipe is a keeper! The lima beans were so creamy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with rice and a side of steamed broccoli, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Maria Miranda
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The lima beans were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with grilled chicken and a side of roasted potatoes, and it was a delicious meal.


Jennifer Jeanson
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I love lima beans, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The beans are so creamy and delicious, and the sauce is the perfect consistency. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Andleeb Tariq
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow, and the results were amazing. The lima beans were so creamy and flavorful. I served them with rice and a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Sagar Ali
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I'm not usually a fan of lima beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy sauce and the hint of garlic and onion were the perfect complement to the beans. I'll definitely be making this again!


Amsor Ahmed
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This creamy lima beans recipe was absolutely delightful! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the beans were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.