Best Lima Beans With Thyme Recipes

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LEMON-GARLIC LIMA BEANS



Lemon-Garlic Lima Beans image

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.

LIMA BEANS WITH THYME



Lima Beans With Thyme image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 10-ounce package frozen baby lima beans
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Cook the lima beans according to package directions, sprinkling with thyme. Drain and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 161, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 11 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

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