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Lima Bean Recipe

This creamy Lima Bean dish is a comforting side that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups dried Lima Beans
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Rinse the Lima Beans under cold water to remove any dirt.
  2. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  3. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  6. Drain the soaked Lima Beans and add them to the saucepan.
  7. Pour in the vegetable broth, and add salt, black pepper, and thyme.
  8. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
  10. Let the beans simmer for 30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to your taste, and serve as a side dish or main vegetarian meal.