Best Baby Lima Beans Braised In Lemon Recipes

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SOUTHERN STYLE BABY LIMA BEANS



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Southern Style Baby Lima Beans are cooked low and slow with bacon and seasoned to perfection. This country delicacy is melt in your mouth deliciousness!

Provided by Nikki Lee - Soulfully Made

Categories     Sides

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 slices bacon (sliced)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or stock
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8 to 1/4 red pepper flakes ((optional))
16 ounces frozen baby lima beans
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, slightly saute bacon about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Cook for 30 minutes, stirring periodically. If needed add water. You do not need a lot of liquid, but you don't want them to burn. So add if necessary. Season with salt if desired.
  • Cook for another 30 minutes until buttery tender and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1 serving, Calories 100 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 347 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g

LEMON-GARLIC LIMA BEANS



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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.

BABY LIMA BEANS



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"My mom made asparagus casserole as a green side for Easter, but I prefer lima beans. They've become the Brooks family tradition," says Trisha.

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 pounds baby lima beans, fresh in the shell, or two 10-ounce packages, frozen
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Steps:

  • Shell the beans (if fresh) and wash thoroughly. Put 4 cups water and the salt in a medium saucepan and add the beans. Cook the beans until tender, about 30 minutes (if using frozen, cook about 10 minutes).
  • Drain the liquid and stir in the butter. Sprinkle lightly with the pepper before serving.

BABY LIMA BEANS (BUTTERBEANS)



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds baby lima beans, fresh in the shell, or one 10-ounce package, frozen
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

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.

BABY LIMAS WITH SPINACH



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Categories     Bread     Spinach

Yield serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups dried baby lima beans
6 cups water
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 pound fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans thoroughly. Place the beans, water, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker insert. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or until the beans are tender but not falling apart.
  • When the beans are tender, stir in the spinach, olive oil, and lemon juice and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve warm or cold.
  • Suggested Beverage
  • Again, if you can find it, why not try a Greek wine? Aghiorghitiko is a delicious red grape variety native to Nemea on the Greek mainland.

GREEK-STYLE LIMA BEANS



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Categories     Garlic     Herb     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lima Bean     Fall     Healthy     Vegan     Parsley     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
1 cup water
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook lima beans, water, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon parsley, garlic, and salt in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, tightly covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, 17 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl. Serve sprinkled with remaining tablespoon parsley and drizzled with remaining tablespoon oil.

EASY LIMA BEANS



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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

cooking spray
½ medium onion, finely chopped
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans

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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