Best Savory Mashed Limas Recipes

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SAVORY LIMAS



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I found this recipe in the November, 1963 issue of Family Circle magazine. It is an easy, little-bit-different and very tasty way to dress up plain ol' lima beans.

Provided by Martha Price @karenella1

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoon(s) butter (1/2 stick)
2 package(s) frozen lima beans (10 oz. each)
1 teaspoon(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1/2 cup(s) water
1/4 cup(s) chopped parsley
2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium-size heavy saucepan; add frozen lima beans, sugar, salt and pepper; add water and stir, cover.
  • Cook slowly for 5 minutes; stir with a fork to mix with seasonings; cover again. Cook 15 minutes longer, or until tender. Add a little more water, if necessary.
  • Sprinkle parsley and lemon juice over; toss lightly to mix.

SAVORY MASHED LIMAS



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Provided by Catherine S. Vodrey

Categories     Bean     Dairy     Garlic     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Winter     Gourmet     Ohio     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound frozen baby lima beans (about 3 cups)
2 or 3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup milk, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook lima beans according to package instructions. While beans are cooking, mince garlic and in a small saucepan cook in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until pale golden.
  • Drain beans in a large sieve and transfer to a food processor. Add garlic mixture, milk, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste and purée until smooth.

SAVORY LIMAS



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Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10-ounce) package baby frozen lima beans
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
whipping cream
nutmeg to taste

Steps:

  • Boil lima beans and garlic in water until soft, about 12 to 18 minutes drain. Stir in butter blend with an electric blender, adding just enough cream to reach mashed potato consistency. Sprinkle with nutmeg to taste. From "5 Ingredients or Less!" Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CHEF JOEY Z'S SLOW COOKER LIMAS (VEGAN)



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This is a different way to serve Lima beans. They sort of remind me of Boston baked beans. I used organic Lima beans my husband grew in our garden. The sour cream goes in at the end.

Provided by Chef Joey Z.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb dried baby lima beans (organic)
4 cups filtered water
1/4 cup vegan margarine
1/4 cup molasses (unsulphured-organic)
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 pinch salt
1 cup vegan sour cream

Steps:

  • Make sure the Lima beans have been cleaned, rinsed and drained.
  • Combine the water, margarine, molasses, mustard, and salt in the bowl of a 2.5 to 3-quart crock pot. Stir all together. Add in the Lima beans and stir again to coat.
  • Cover and cook for 8 hours on low or 6 hours on high.
  • Stir the beans often during the cooking process. After 8 hours on low check the beans to make sure they are soft. Stir in the sour cream and serve.
  • Bon Appetit!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 93.9, Carbohydrate 87.2, Fiber 23.5, Sugar 21.2, Protein 23.5

SAVORY MASHED LIMAS



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Make and share this Savory Mashed Limas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb frozen baby lima bean (about 3 cups)
2 -3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup milk (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook lima beans according to package instructions. While beans are cooking, mince garlic and in a small saucepan cook in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until pale golden.
  • Drain beans in a large sieve and transfer to a food processor. Add garlic mixture, milk, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste and purée until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.5, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 18.1, Sodium 70.1, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 9.4

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