Best Southwest Lima Beans Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & LIMA BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Place the first five ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and dry seasonings; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-8 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

SOUTHWEST LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375*F.
• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saute until soft.
• Add olives and lima beans.
• Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
• Add water to reserved cooking liquid to measure 1 1/4 cups; add to saucepan.
• Place over high heat; bring to boiling.
• Add chili powder, dissolved cornstarch, and to salt to taste; stir till starts to thicken.
• Pour over beans; mix well.
• Place in greased ovenproof casserole dish; cover with foil.
• Bake 45 minutes.
• Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until cheese melts.

LEMON-GARLIC LIMA BEANS

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.

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.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & LIMA BEAN STEW RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Place the first five ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and dry seasonings; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from slow cooker. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Yield: 6 servings.