Lima Beans Recipe

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6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    145 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Lima Beans Recipe

From Peru to your plate, these well-seasoned beans are bursting with flavor, fiber, and a dose of plant protein.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 2/3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 pound frozen lima beans
  • salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste optional
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the vegetable broth to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the frozen Lima beans, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley when serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 331mg (14%) Potassium 372mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 399IU (8%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 331mg 14%
Potassium 372mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 399IU 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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