Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with this delightful spread of lima bean, potato, and garlic purees, accompanied by crispy potato crisps. These culinary creations, rooted in simplicity yet bursting with depth, offer a delightful journey for your taste buds. From the velvety smoothness of the purees to the addictive crunch of the crisps, each recipe promises a unique sensory experience. Dive into the vibrant green of the lima bean puree, savoring its earthy notes complemented by a hint of garlic. Then, immerse yourself in the comforting embrace of the potato puree, where creamy richness meets a subtle touch of garlic. And for a crispy finale, relish the golden-brown potato crisps, their delicate crunch echoing the flavors of the purees. Whether you're seeking a hearty meal or a delightful appetizer, these recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you yearning for more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
LIMA BEAN PUREE
Steps:
- Combine the lima beans and garlic, with broth or water to cover and simmer, covered, over low heat, for 15 minutes or until really tender (add more liquid if it is evaporating too quickly).
- Puree lima beans in a food processor with grated orange rind and butter. For a finer puree, pass the lima beans through a sieve or food mill to remove skins; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Can be made in advance and reheated in microwave oven or double boiler.
LIMA BEAN, POTATO, AND GARLIC PURéE WITH POTATO CRISPS
Categories Condiment/Spread Garlic Potato Side Lima Bean Healthy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan combine potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, and garlic with enough water to cover by 1 inch and simmer, covered, 8 minutes. Add lima beans and simmer 8 minutes more, or until potatoes are tender.
- Reserve about 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Drain mixture in colander and force through a food mill fitted with a medium disk into a bowl. Stir in butter, salt and pepper to taste, and enough reserved liquid to reach desired consistency. Purée, covered and chilled, 1 day.
- Serve purée topped with potato crisps.
LIMA BEAN PURéE
Categories Food Processor Bean Side Quick & Easy Lima Bean Spring Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine 6 cups water, lima beans, garlic, and rosemary sprig in large saucepan. Boil until beans are very soft, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Discard rosemary sprig. Transfer bean mixture to processor. Add butter and puree until smooth, adding some of reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls as needed to moisten. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over medium heat, stirring occasionally and adding more reserved cooking liquid as needed to moisten.)
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT, GARLIC, AND LIMA BEAN PURéE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix oil, chopped mint, parsley, rosemary, and garlic in small bowl. Place lamb, cut side up, on work surface. Sprinkle lamb generously with coarse salt and pepper and rub into meat. Spread herb mixture over top of lamb, then roll up, enclosing herb mixture completely. Sprinkle outside of lamb with coarse salt and pepper. Tie lamb with kitchen string at 2-inch intervals. Place lamb in roasting pan. Roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven; let lamb rest 15 minutes.
- Remove kitchen string from lamb. Cut lamb into 3/4-inch-thick slices; arrange on platter. Garnish with mint sprigs. Serve with Lima Bean Puree.
GARLIC POTATO PURéE WITH SHIITAKE RAGOûT AND POTATO CRISPS
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brush a baking sheet well with some of the oil. In a food processor fitted with the 2-millimeter slicing disk or with a hand-held slicing device slice thin the potato on the diagonal (cut one end of the potato on the diagonal to facilitate this) and arrange the slices immediately in one layer on the sheet. Brush the slices with the remaining oil, sprinkle them with salt to taste, and bake them in the middle of a preheated 400°F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Transfer the crisps while they are still warm with a metal spatula to a rack and let them cool. The crisps may be made several days in advance and kept in a plastic bag at room temperature.
- Peel the potatoes, quarter them lengthwise, and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Reserving 3 of the garlic cloves for the ragout, in a steamer set over boiling water steam the remaining garlic cloves with the potatoes, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender. Force the steamed garlic and the potatoes through a ricer or food mill fitted with the medium disk into a large bowl, stir in the butter, the milk, and salt and pepper to taste, and keep the purée warm, covered. The purée may be made 1 day in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated.
- In a large heavy skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it saute the mushrooms with the reserved garlic cloves, minced, and salt and pepper to taste for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are softened and any liquid they give off is evaporated. Add the Sherry and boil the mixture until almost all the liquid is evaporated. Add the broth and the soy sauce and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir the cornstarch mixture, stir it into the sauce, and simmer the ragout, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley. The ragout may be made 1 day in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated.
- Divide the purée among 8 heated small plates, mounding it, arrange 3 crisps decoratively in each mound, and spoon the ragout over and around the purée.
LIMA BEAN PUREE OR GREEN MASHED POTATOES
Make and share this Lima Bean Puree or Green Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gurlbee2002
Categories Beans
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small sauce pan heat the lima beans, chicken broth, rosemary, salt and pepper to boiling. Reduce heat and let simmer for a few minutes until limas are heated through, approx 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain the lima beans reserving approximately 1/2 cup of liquid.
- Place hot lima beans back into the sauce pan. Add butter and chicken broth in 1 Tablespoon increments as needed. Either with a masher or with an emersion blender (I use the emersion blender) puree the lima bean/butter/broth mixture until silky smooth and they resemble "green mashed potatoes". If they seem too dry, add some more of the reserved chicken broth until the consistency is to your liking.
- These are a healthy alternative in our house and everyone loves them. Even the veggie haters always leave raving about these lima's!
Tips:
- Select the right beans: Choose fresh, plump lima beans for the best flavor and texture. Avoid beans that are wrinkled or discolored.
- Soak the beans: Soaking the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours helps to soften them and reduce cooking time. Be sure to rinse the beans well before cooking.
- Use flavorful stock: The stock you use will greatly impact the flavor of the soup. Use a good-quality vegetable or chicken stock, or make your own using fresh vegetables and herbs.
- Season to taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs if desired.
- Garnish before serving: A sprinkle of fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil can really elevate the soup and make it look more appetizing.
Conclusion:
This lima bean, potato, and garlic soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and the potato crisps add a nice crunchy texture. Whether you are serving it as a main course or a side dish, this soup is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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