Best Lima Beans And Mushrooms Recipes

LIMA BEANS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cook limas and drain.
• Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet cook garlic, chives and basil in butter for 30 seconds over medium heat.
• Add mushrooms and cook 3-4 minutes or until tender.
• Stir into limas.
• Season to taste.

LIMA BEANS WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND CHARD

Steps:

• Place lima beans in large bowl with enough water to cover by 5 inches. Soak overnight.
• Bring 2 cups water and dried mushrooms to boil in small saucepan. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to medium bowl; reserve liquid in saucepan.
• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is tender, 10 minutes. Drain beans; add to pot. Pour in mushroom liquid, leaving sediment behind. Add 6 cups water. Bring to simmer; skim foam from top. Stir in red pepper and thyme. Simmer partially covered until beans are tender, 45 minutes. Season with salt. Chop mushrooms; add to pot. Simmer uncovered over medium heat until beans and mushrooms are very tender, stirring occasionally and adding water to thin as needed, about 15 minutes longer. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cool, then cover and chill. Rewarm beans before continuing.
• Add chard to beans. Cover pot; cook until chard is tender, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

LIMA BEANS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms and sauté, stirring, for 3 or 4 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine lima beans, cream, and celery-mushroom mixture in a saucepan. Bring just to boiling point. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.