Best Baby Lima Beans Braised In Lemon Recipes
LEMON-GARLIC LIMA BEANS
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
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.
BABY LIMA BEANS (BUTTERBEANS)
Steps:
- Shell the beans and wash thoroughly. Put 2 cups water and the salt in a medium saucepan and add the beans. Cook the beans until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the liquid and add the butter. Sprinkle lightly with the black pepper before serving.
BABY LIMAS WITH SPINACH
Steps:
- Rinse the beans thoroughly. Place the beans, water, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker insert. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or until the beans are tender but not falling apart.
- When the beans are tender, stir in the spinach, olive oil, and lemon juice and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or cold.
- Suggested Beverage
- Again, if you can find it, why not try a Greek wine? Aghiorghitiko is a delicious red grape variety native to Nemea on the Greek mainland.
BABY LIMA BEANS
"My mom made asparagus casserole as a green side for Easter, but I prefer lima beans. They've become the Brooks family tradition," says Trisha.
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Shell the beans (if fresh) and wash thoroughly. Put 4 cups water and the salt in a medium saucepan and add the beans. Cook the beans until tender, about 30 minutes (if using frozen, cook about 10 minutes).
- Drain the liquid and stir in the butter. Sprinkle lightly with the pepper before serving.
BABY LIMA BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND SAGE
Baby lima beans are a super source of fiber. In this recipe from Philadelphia chef Aliza Green, they're cooked with lots of garlic. Taken from the "Quick and Healthy Low Fat Cooking" cookbook.
Provided by jonesies
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Separate the garlic into individual cloves; peel and slice them.
- In a large heavy-botomed frying pan, combine the garlic, oil and sage.
- Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until the garlic begins to turn golden.
- Don't let the garlic burn or turn brown.
- Add the beans, tomatoes and water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, or until thick.
- Season with the pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.6, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 40.3, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 5, Sugar 1, Protein 6.2
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