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.

Muhammad Azan
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This recipe is a must-try for any lima bean lover. It's a great way to enjoy this delicious and healthy vegetable.


hamsa
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


ShimulAhmed2008
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This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


Fartunlucky Abdirizaq
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to cook lima beans. I've tried other recipes before, but this one is by far the best.


Sharif Afridi
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat lima beans. My kids love the lemon garlic sauce and they always ask for seconds.


Angel Salvador Valette Paris Jr
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it to make lima bean soup, lima bean salad, and even lima bean tacos. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Ayomide Ibrahim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lima beans. I always have leftover lima beans from other recipes and this is a great way to use them up.


Jasinda Ralayo
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I used canned lima beans in this recipe and it turned out great. I was surprised at how well the canned beans worked in this recipe.


Naeem balouch
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I added some chopped bacon to this recipe and it was delicious. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the beans.


Malik Khurram
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I made this recipe with frozen lima beans and it turned out great. I was so happy to find a recipe that uses frozen beans because I always have them on hand.


babu india
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


Gjjl Gjjl
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I'm not a big fan of lima beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon garlic sauce is amazing and really makes the beans taste great.


BD Network Network
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The beans were so flavorful and the sauce was the perfect consistency.


jeff bob
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This is a great recipe! The lima beans were cooked perfectly and the lemon garlic sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.