SPANISH LIMA BEANS

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This simple recipe from Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan makes a tasty side that's low in sodium and fat, but high in fiber. Tomatoes and sauteed onion create a pleasing sweet and tangy combination.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dried lima beans
1 bay leaf
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened. , Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to the pan; add bay leaf and water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. , Drain, discarding liquid and bay leaf. In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, pepper and beans. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Gabisile Masuku
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I didn't like the flavor of the beans.


Blanche Lloyd
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The beans were a bit overcooked.


Morteza Sanchez
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I found the sauce to be a bit too thick.


Elizabeth Silva
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These beans were a little bland for my taste.


Artem Horoshilov
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I love this recipe!


FM Fazlul Haque
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These beans were a hit at my party.


Zenab Azmat
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I'll definitely be making these again.


Antony Jesses
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Delicious!


Emihle Mandita
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These beans were easy to make and very tasty. I used canned lima beans, which made it even quicker. I served them with rice and it was a great meal.


Rajpoot 123
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I'm not a huge fan of lima beans, but these were really good. The sauce was flavorful and the beans were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make them again.


Brooklyn Jackson
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These beans were delicious! I added a little bit of extra garlic and paprika, and they were perfect. I served them with roasted potatoes and a green salad, and it was a great meal.


Cierra Wallace
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot dish, so it's easy to clean up.


Ssevubya Fred
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These Spanish lima beans were a delicious and easy side dish! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served them with grilled chicken and rice, and it was