Best Italian Style Lima Beans Recipes
13 WAYS TO USE FRESH LIMA BEANS
These lima bean recipes will give you a new appreciation for the legume! From burgers to enchiladas to pasta, lima beans are a wonderful addition to many dishes.
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a lima bean recipe in 30 minutes or less!
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ITALIAN-STYLE BAKED BEANS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook the pancetta in a heavy large oven-safe pot over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, and saute until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the beer, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, molasses, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir in the beans. Bring to a simmer. Transfer to the oven and bake, uncovered, until the bean mixture bubbles and thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
ITALIAN-STYLE LIMA BEANS
This Italian-style side dish will delight lima bean lovers. Not only is it a colorful addition to the menu, the combination of flavors enhance the beans to a delightful taste. The lima beans have a bite yet are tender and perfect with the delicate flavor of the cherry tomatoes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and lima beans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until tomatoes soften and beans are tender. , Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE & LIMA BEAN CASSEROLE
Lima Beans don't get enough love, but with the addition of the Italian sausage - this dish will definitely get some attention.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Heat lima beans in salted water until partially cooked. Place drained lima beans in a 2-qt. casserole dish.
- 2. Separate sausage from casings and cut the sausage into bite-sized pieces. Brown the sausage in a skillet and then drain on paper towels.
- 3. Pour off most of the fat left from the sausage. In remaining fat, saute the onion, green bell pepper and celery.
- 4. Combine the onion mixture with the sausage and pour over the lima beans. Bake at 350 in a covered casserole for 45 minutes to 1 hr.
LIMA BEAN SOUP
A yearly Lima Bean Festival in nearby West Cape May honors the many growers there and showcases different recipes using their crops. This comforting chowder was a contest winner at the festival several years ago. -Kathleen Olsack, North Cape May, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 12 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Add cream; heat through but do not boil. Sprinkle with bacon just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
EASY LIMA BEANS
Baby lima beans are steamed in chicken broth. This is a very tasty lima bean recipe that is also low in fat.
Provided by SharonB13
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, and spray with cooking spray. Saute onions until soft and translucent. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Add lima beans, and enough water just to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, Sodium 132.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
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