Best 8 Saucy Lima Beans Recipes

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Discover the delightful flavors of Saucy Lima Beans, where simplicity meets taste. These tender and buttery beans are enveloped in a velvety, herbaceous sauce that tantalizes the palate with every bite. With four unique recipes to choose from, this article offers a culinary journey that celebrates the versatility of lima beans. Dive into the classic Southern-style recipe, where lima beans shine in a savory broth infused with bacon, onion, and garlic. Explore the vibrant Mediterranean flavors of the Italian-inspired recipe, where lima beans bask in a zesty tomato sauce adorned with herbs and spices. For a creamy and comforting twist, indulge in the luscious Creamed Lima Beans, where lima beans are enveloped in a rich and velvety sauce. And for a satisfying vegan option, relish the hearty Vegan Lima Bean Curry, where lima beans mingle harmoniously with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk. Each recipe is a testament to the culinary magic that can be conjured with humble ingredients. So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover why Saucy Lima Beans deserve a special place on your dinner table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

REALLY DELICIOUS LIMA BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup canned tomato puree
3 cups thawed frozen lima beans
Small red chili
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

SAUTEED LIMA BEANS WITH BACON



Sauteed Lima Beans with Bacon image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 3 strips bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 10 minutes; drain on paper towels and crumble. Cook 1 chopped small shallot in the drippings, 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water, two 10-ounce boxes thawed frozen lima beans and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon each grated lemon zest and lemon juice. Top with the bacon and chopped parsley.

BABY LIMA BEANS (BUTTERBEANS)



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds baby lima beans, fresh in the shell, or one 10-ounce package, frozen
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Steps:

  • Shell the beans and wash thoroughly. Put 2 cups water and the salt in a medium saucepan and add the beans. Cook the beans until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the liquid and add the butter. Sprinkle lightly with the black pepper before serving.

SWEET FRESH LIMA BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, finely diced
4 cups fresh shelled lima beans or two 10-ounce packages frozen lima beans
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
Salt and red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring about 3 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan.
  • Heat a medium stockpot over medium-low heat and add the oil. Saute the onions in the oil, gradually adding 1 cup of the boiling water and stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the lima beans and cook until beginning to soften, 10 minutes more. Add the sugar, some salt and red pepper flakes and the remaining boiling water. Partially cover the pan and cook until the lima beans are tender, about 40 minutes. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently mash one-third of the tender beans and combine to make creamy. Serve warm.

SAUCY LIMA BEANS



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Give your boring butter beans a five-star makeover with this creamy dill sauce. (I originally found this recipe on my AllRecipes phone app, but it disappeared. I found it again on Taste of Home. I'm putting it here before I lose it again!)

Provided by Spoonless Kitchen

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups frozen lima beans
2 tablespoons water (reserved after cooking beans)
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/3 cups half-and-half cream
3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook lima beans according to package directions;.
  • drain, reserving 2 tablespoon cooking liquid.
  • In a small skillet, saute onion in butter.
  • Stir in the cream, parsley, dill, salt, pepper and reserved cooking liquid. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add the beans back to the sauce until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 45.1, Sodium 464, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 10.4

SAUCY BEANS AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS WITH FETA



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Use the biggest beans you can buy for this Greek-inspired dish-baby limas are easy to find, but gigante beans are amazing too. Serve it at room temperature with bread, a salad, and a cold bottle of wine for the kind of summer lunch you can linger over for hours.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Bean     Lima Bean     Onion     Tomato     Garlic     Oregano     Artichoke     Feta     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Lunch     Dinner     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegetarian     Summer     Spring

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, grated on the large holes of a box grater
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh oregano (or 1 Tbsp. dried), plus more for serving
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
Kosher salt
2 (14-oz.) cans artichoke hearts, drained, halved lengthwise
3 (14-oz.) cans lima or other large white beans, drained, rinsed, or 4 cups homemade beans, drained
1½ cups crumbled feta (about 8 oz.)

Steps:

  • Heat onion and 1/2 cup oil (start from cold) in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 10-12 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, 1 tsp. oregano, 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, and 2 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and most of the liquid is evaporated, 15-20 minutes. Stir in 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Working in batches and adding more oil if needed, cook artichokes cut sides down until deeply browned on cut sides, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to pot with sauce.
  • Add beans to pot and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through and flavors have melded, about 10 minutes. Taste, and add more salt if needed.
  • Transfer bean mixture to a large serving bowl or dish. Top with feta, oregano, and red pepper flakes and drizzle with oil. Let sit at least 10 minutes for feta to soften before serving warm or at room temperature.

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

Tips:

  • Soaking the lima beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce the cooking time and makes them more digestible. It also helps to remove some of the gas-causing compounds in the beans.
  • Using fresh or frozen lima beans: Fresh lima beans are best, but frozen beans can also be used. If using frozen beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Adding vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as chopped carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
  • Adjusting the heat: If you like a spicier dish, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serving suggestions: Serve saucy lima beans as a main dish or side dish. It can be served with rice, potatoes, or bread.

Conclusion:

Saucy lima beans are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The beans are packed with protein and fiber, and the sauce is flavorful and satisfying. This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give saucy lima beans a try!

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