Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delectable flavors of lima beans harmoniously combined with succulent clams. This article presents two distinct yet equally enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of these ingredients. Dive into the classic Lima Beans with Clams, a Portuguese-inspired dish that exudes coastal charm. This recipe takes you on a sensory voyage with its savory broth infused with white wine, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfectly complementing the tender lima beans and briny clams. Alternatively, explore the Lima Bean and Clam Chowder, a hearty and comforting soup that bursts with New England flavors. This chowder features a creamy broth enriched with bacon, corn, and aromatic vegetables, making it a perfect companion for chilly days. Both recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience, whether you seek a traditional Portuguese delight or a comforting American classic.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON-GARLIC LIMA BEANS
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
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.
CLAMS IN WHITE BEAN SAUCE
Steps:
- Toss beans in a medium bowl with a drizzle of oil; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Halve fennel and remove fronds (don't toss the fronds!). Thinly slice one half of fennel and transfer to a medium bowl along with fronds. Place a damp paper towel directly on fennel to help prevent browning and set aside. Finely chop remaining half of fennel, then thinly slice garlic.
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large heavy pot over medium. Add chopped fennel, garlic, and rosemary sprig and cook, stirring often, until fennel is translucent and tender but still has some bite, about 5 minutes.
- While that's happening, remove 2 wide strips of zest from lemon with a vegetable peeler. Halve lemon and pick out seeds. Coarsely chop parsley.
- Add clams and lemon zest to pot, squeeze in juice from a lemon half, cover pot, and cook until some clams start to open, 5-7 minutes. Toss and stir clams; use a slotted spoon to transfer any open ones to a medium bowl. Cover pot and cook until remaining clams open, checking sporadically and transferring them to bowl as they are done, 7-9 minutes; discard any clams that don't open. Add reserved seasoned beans to pot and stir to combine; loosen sauce with water if it looks too tight. Return clams to pot, add half of parsley, and toss well.
- Add remaining parsley to bowl with reserved sliced fennel and squeeze remaining lemon half over. Season fennel-herb salad with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Drizzle with a very small amount of oil and toss again.
- Serve clams topped with salad and toasted bread for dipping into sauce.
REALLY DELICIOUS LIMA BEANS
Steps:
- In a skillet, heat the bacon over moderate heat. When partially rendered, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot add the onions, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until really tender. Add the garlic, tomato, tomato puree, and hot chili pepper and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the lima beans, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until they have had a chance to absorb the flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with grilled Italian sausages or breakfast sausages.
SKILLET LIMA BEANS
Skillet dishes are the cornerstone of Gullah cooking, and these lima beans are made in my favorite skillet-cast-iron. Instead of simmering the lima beans for hours and hours, I've added a fresh take to the traditional Lowcountry side dish by adding bell peppers and tomatoes.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (3 1/2 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook until crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet to paper towels, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Crumble the bacon once cooled.
- Add the butter to the drippings in the skillet and heat until melted. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the lima beans and garlic. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook until the lima beans are tender and the broth has evaporated, about 25 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper, tomatoes and crumbled bacon, adding more butter if needed. Saute until the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
RAGOUT OF CLAM, HOMINY, SQUASH AND LIMA BEAN
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the sausages and boil for 8 minutes. Drain and let cool. Cut the sausages into 1/4-inch dice.
- Lay the clams in a roasting pan. Top with the sausage, onions, endive, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, wine, 1 cups tomatoes and butter. Bring to a boil on top of the stove, then roast in the oven for 8 minutes. Turn the clam mixture and roast for 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until the clams have opened. Remove the shells, reserve the clams and pour the remaining solids and liquid into a medium saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drain the lima beans and add them to the pot and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the mixture begins to stick add cup water. Stir in half of the squash and the rosemary and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the remaining squash and tomatoes and the hominy. Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the reserved clams and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with polenta, couscous or rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 493, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1159 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WHITE BEANS WITH CLAMS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Soak the beans overnight. The following day, drain them and cover with cold water. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, parsley sprigs and bay leaves. Bring to boil, add one cup cold water to cut the boil, then return to a boil, cover and simmer very slowly one-and-a-half to two hours, or until beans are tender.
- When the beans are almost tender, start preparing the clams. Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is wilted. Add the clams and cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until they open. Sprinkle in the paprika and the parsley. Add the wine, chili pepper, salt (if necessary), and pepper. Cook 5 minutes more.
- Stir saffron and salt into the beans, add clams with all liquid in the pan. Shake to mix in clams and liquid. Cover and cook for five minutes.
- Serve the beans in soup bowls with the clams arranged on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 457, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 513 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
EASY LIMA BEANS
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
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
LIMA BEANS WITH CLAMS
Based on a recipe from chef Angel García of Lúculo in Madrid, Spain.
Provided by Angel García
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and bay leaf and sauté until onion is golden, about 10 minutes. Add wine and simmer 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange clams atop beans. Increase heat to medium-high. Cover and cook until clams open, about 8 minutes. Discard any that do not open. Transfer clams to dish. Remove half of clams from shells and stir into beans. Mix tomatoes and parsley into beans. Mound lima bean mixture in large shallow bowl. Top with remaining clams in their shells and serve.
Tips:
- Soak the lima beans overnight: This helps to soften them and reduce their cooking time.
- Rinse the clams thoroughly before cooking: This helps to remove any grit or sand.
- Use a large pot to cook the beans and clams: This will give them plenty of room to cook evenly.
- Add the clams to the pot after the beans have been cooking for about 30 minutes: This will help to prevent them from overcooking.
- Season the beans and clams with salt, pepper, and garlic powder: You can also add other seasonings, such as thyme, rosemary, or paprika, to taste.
- Serve the beans and clams over rice, pasta, or bread: You can also serve them as a side dish.
Conclusion:
Lima beans and clams are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lima beans, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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