ITALIAN-STYLE LIMA BEANS

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This Italian-style side dish will delight lima bean lovers. Not only is it a colorful addition to the menu, the combination of flavors enhance the beans to a delightful taste. The lima beans have a bite yet are tender and perfect with the delicate flavor of the cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and lima beans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until tomatoes soften and beans are tender. , Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Gone Alfred
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These beans were a little bland for my taste, but they were still good.


Sherilyn Sesay
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I'm not a big fan of lima beans, but these were really good. The sauce was flavorful and the beans were cooked perfectly.


Chance Karr
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These beans are so good! I love the creamy sauce and the tender beans.


Baloch Behrani
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover lima beans and it's also a delicious side dish.


Madga Madriguez
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These beans are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and flavorful.


Sagor Das
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I followed the recipe exactly and my beans turned out perfectly. They were so good that I ate the whole pot myself!


Faisal Yaqoob
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beans turned out really salty.


Ajmira Ajmira
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These beans are a great way to use up leftover lima beans. They're also a great side dish for any meal.


Lindsey Freeburn
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I made these beans for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Angeliya Gray
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Kashan Malik
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These beans were a waste of time. They were bland and the sauce was watery.


Akeelah Stewart
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I followed the recipe exactly and the beans turned out mushy.


Kieran Darries
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These beans were a little bland for my taste.


muyomba farouk
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I'm not a big fan of lima beans, but these were really good. The sauce was flavorful and the beans were cooked perfectly.


Fainess Chisale
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These beans were amazing! I added a little bit of extra garlic and they were perfect.


Afran Shuvo160
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I made these beans last night and they were delicious! I used canned lima beans and they still turned out great. The sauce was so flavorful and the beans were cooked perfectly.


Shamikul islam
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These Italian-style lima beans were a hit! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served them over pasta and everyone loved them.


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