Best 6 Baby Lima Beans In Green Salsa With Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable baby lima beans recipes, perfectly paired with a zesty green salsa and succulent chicken. Experience a symphony of flavors as the tender lima beans, vibrant salsa, and juicy chicken unite in perfect harmony. Discover a collection of recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through each recipe, ensuring a delightful and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & LIMA BEAN STEW



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I love to have my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren over for this supper. They make me so happy with their compliments or just by going to fill up their bowls again. It's a good-for-you hit. -Pam Corder, Monroe, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 bone-in chicken thighs (1-1/2 pounds), skin removed
2 cups frozen lima beans
2 cups frozen corn
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (14 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

CREOLE CHICKEN STEW WITH BABY LIMA BEANS



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In less than an hour, you can have this comforting chicken stew, made with baby lima beans, on your table. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut down on the cooking time, and they stay nice and tender while the stew simmers. Season to your family's tastes with Creole seasoning, adding as much or as little as you like. Served with cooked white rice, it was made even more "down home" with a hot, crunchy biscuit!

Provided by Bibi

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices reduced-sodium bacon
1 ¾ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound frozen lima beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

  • Brown bacon in a 4-quart chef's pan or saute pan over medium heat, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add to the bacon drippings in the pan. Brown over medium heat, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the same pan and cook in the drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut browned chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and chop the browned bacon. Add to the vegetables once tender. Stir in frozen baby lima beans, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Season with Creole seasoning and adjust salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Press lima beans down into the cooking broth so they cook evenly. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook uncovered, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 91.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 845.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

GREEN BABY LIMA BEANS



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I've never eaten a pinto, like black beans well enough, garbanzos are great in hummus, and split peas are fine, but I have 2 favorites: red beans & green baby limas. Not together, but separately..and not regular limas. It's got to be green baby. These pale green, plump-bodied legumes have a slight kidney-shape curve with a buttery flavor and creamy texture. Good for OAMC. Are you excited?

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb dried green baby lima beans
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery & leaves, minced
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
8 cups cold water
1/2 lb ham, chunks small dice (tasso, ham bone, ham hocks are good too)
1/2 lb smoked sausage or 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Pour the beans into a non-reactive bowl. Sort through and remove any debris such as rocks, dirt and imperfect beans. Add enough lukewarm water to completely cover the beans. At room temperature, soak the beans for about 4-6 hours. Drain beans, discarding water, then give one more rinse.
  • Place the beans into a 5-6 quart Dutch oven. Add remaining ingredients, exluding the salt. (Sauting the veggies isn't necessary and adding salt at the beginning may toughen the beans.).
  • Bring to a boil, cover then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, monitoring water level and adding more as needed. After an hour, add salt to taste and continue to simmer, covered, until beans are very tender and liquid creamy, approximately an additional 3/4 hour. Note: When nearly finished, press beans several times with the back of a large spoon against side of Dutch oven to encourage thickening of the sauce.
  • Serve over fluffy white rice. Freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 42.8, Sodium 941.9, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 19.4

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender baby lima beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh baby lima beans, you can use frozen or canned beans, but be sure to rinse and drain them well before using.
  • For a spicier salsa, use a hotter variety of green chiles, such as serrano or jalapeño peppers.
  • If you don't have tomatillos, you can use canned diced tomatoes instead.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken thoroughly before adding it to the salsa.
  • Serve the baby lima beans in green salsa with chicken over rice, beans, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This recipe for baby lima beans in green salsa with chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of the tender lima beans, the flavorful salsa, and the juicy chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. You can also add your own favorite ingredients to customize the dish to your liking. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook baby lima beans, give this recipe a try!

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