Best 10 Tomato Basil Lima Beans Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of tomato basil lima bean recipes, where fresh flavors dance on your palate. From the classic combination of tangy tomatoes, aromatic basil, and tender lima beans to creative twists that add a touch of intrigue, these recipes promise a delightful experience for every taste. Embark on a culinary adventure with our easy-to-follow instructions and discover the versatility of this humble yet flavorful ingredient. Let your taste buds rejoice as you explore the vibrant flavors of tomato basil lima bean soup, a comforting and wholesome meal perfect for chilly evenings. Delight in the simplicity of sautéed lima beans with tomatoes and basil, a quick and flavorful side dish that complements any main course. Experience the zest of lemon-herb lima beans, where the brightness of lemon and the freshness of herbs elevate the natural sweetness of lima beans. And for a taste of the Mediterranean, try our Mediterranean-style lima beans, a colorful and flavorful dish that captures the essence of the region's cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary exploration, these tomato basil lima bean recipes are sure to inspire and delight. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the goodness of fresh, seasonal produce.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BEST-EVER SUCCOTASH



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Think of this classic succotash as a greatest hits list of summer veggies.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces fresh or frozen baby lima beans (2 cups)
4 center-cut bacon slices
1 cup chopped sweet onion (from 1 small onion)
4 ounces fresh okra, cut into ½-inch-thick slices (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped (1 tsp.)
3 cups fresh corn kernels (4 ears)
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
5 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved (1 cup)
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place lima beans in a medium saucepan, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce to medium-low, and simmer until beans are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While beans simmer, place bacon slices in a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Cook until crisp, about 8 minutes, turning once after 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels; crumble and set aside. Reserve drippings in skillet.
  • Add chopped onion, fresh okra, and garlic to skillet over medium, and cook, stirring often, until onion is just tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in fresh corn kernels, salt, pepper, and drained beans, and cook, stirring often, until corn is tender and bright yellow, 5 to 6 minutes. Add butter, and cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and sliced basil; sprinkle with crumbled bacon, and serve immediately.

SUCCOTASH OF FRESH CORN, LIMA BEANS, TOMATOES AND ONIONS



Succotash of Fresh Corn, Lima Beans, Tomatoes and Onions image

Provided by Amelia Saltsman

Categories     Onion     Tomato     Side     Sauté     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Corn     Lima Bean     Fall     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
Coarse kosher salt
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 cups chopped red tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 1/4 cups corn kernels cut from 4 ears of corn (preferably 2 ears of white corn and 2 ears of yellow corn)
2 cups fresh lima beans (from about 2 pounds pods) or 10 to 11 ounces frozen lima beans or baby butter beans, thawed
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sprinkle with coarse salt. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, corn, and lima beans. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until corn and lima beans are tender and tomatoes are soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before continuing.
  • Stir in basil and serve.

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

LIMA BEAN SALAD



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Lima beans are almost always on the menu when you visit a traditional Gullah or Low Country soul food restaurant. They've usually been slow-cooked for hours with a smoked turkey leg or ham hock. To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of that way of cooking them, so this salad is my favorite way to serve lima beans. I love the tangy vinaigrette and the colorful crunchy vegetables added to the beans. This is another one of those recipes that gets better the longer it sits in the fridge.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

One 12-ounce package frozen Fordhook lima beans, thawed
3 cups chicken broth
1 slice thick-cut bacon
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears corn)
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 small red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the salad: Combine the lima beans, broth and bacon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the lima beans are tender and cooked through, adding the corn during the last 2 minutes of cooking, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and discard the bacon and drain the beans and corn. Set aside to come to room temperature.
  • Make the vinaigrette: Sprinkle the garlic with about 1/4 teaspoon salt. Use the flat side of a chef's knife to press down on the garlic and drag it across the cutting board. Keep mincing, pressing and dragging the garlic until it forms a paste. Place the garlic paste in a large bowl. Add the vinegar, honey and celery seeds. Gradually whisk in the oil until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the lima beans and corn, tomatoes, peppers and onions and toss until combined. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve at room temperature.

BASIL AND TOMATO GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 large shallot, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup white wine
1 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

Steps:

  • Add the green beans to a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook until bright green, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove green beans from the boiling water and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
  • In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Saute the shallot over medium heat until soft. Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and green beans. Toss together cooking for a minute more. Add the white wine and tomato and cook until the wine has reduced; about 3 minutes. Add the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste

TOMATOES AND BEANS



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This can serve as a side dish in place of potatoes or makes a great main course.

Provided by bfr610

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded
1 cup chicken broth
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in the hot oil until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir beans into the oil; season with salt. Cook and stir the beans until hot, about 5 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the beans; cook and stir until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes more.
  • Pour broth over the beans mixture; stir. Cook the mixture at a simmer until the liquid reduced in volume by about half, about 15 minutes. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1023.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PASTA, BEANS AND TOMATOES



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Many vegan dishes (like fruit salad and peanut butter and jelly) are already beloved, but the problem faced by many of us is in imagining less-traditional dishes that are interesting and not challenging. Here is a more creative option to try.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Penne pasta
Fresh or canned tomatoes
Canned or cooked white beans
Garlic
Olive oil
Basil

Steps:

  • Saute; a couple of cloves of chopped garlic in olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 2 cups of chopped fresh or canned tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, or until saucy; add 1.5 cups canned white beans (or about 1 cup of cooked beans) and heat until bubbly.
  • Add a little more minced garlic, then a pound of cooked penne pasta.
  • Add fresh basil and a bit more oil and serve.

ITALIAN BUTTER BEANS



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This healthy side dish gives Mediterranean flavour to grilled chicken or chops

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves , crushed
400g tin chopped tomato
2 tsp sugar
2 x 400g tins butter beans , rinsed and drained
small bunch basil , chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Fry the garlic for 1 min, then add the tomatoes, sugar and some seasoning. Tip in the beans and a splash of water. Cover and simmer for 5 mins, then stir in the basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.41 milligram of sodium

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH LIMA BEAN AND ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE



Grilled Halibut with Lima Bean and Roasted Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Jonathan Waxman

Categories     Bean     Garlic     Tomato     Low Cal     Basil     Halibut     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large tomatoes (preferably heirloom; 2 lb total)
3 garlic cloves, cut lengthwise into slivers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lb fresh lima or fava beans in pod, shelled, or 10 oz frozen baby lima beans or shelled edamame (soybeans; 2 cups), not thawed
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 (6-oz) pieces halibut fillet (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick)

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Core tomatoes, then halve crosswise. Stud the cut side of each half with garlic slivers, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (total). Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in a lightly oiled shallow baking pan, then drizzle evenly with 1 tablespoon oil. Roast until just soft and wilted, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While tomatoes roast, cook beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool slightly, about 10 minutes. When beans are cool enough to handle, gently slip off skins. Coarsely chop beans and roasted tomatoes, then toss with basil, remaining tablespoon oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and lemon juice (to taste).
  • Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas). If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine charcoal heat. It is medium-hot when you can hold your hand there for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce to moderate setting.
  • Pat fish dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using gas grill, turning over once, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total.
  • Serve fish topped with bean and roasted tomato sauce.

LIMA BEAN AND TOMATO CASSEROLE



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from loyalty cookbook 1953 it calls for sugar in recipe i wouldn't use it but the option is there for you and i think you could use frozen beans and not need to cook them up but if you are cooking up a pot of beans this gives you a different meal to use .and i think this could be a frozen make ahead meal pretty easily

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Beans

Time 4h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups lima beans, dry
5 cups water
4 slices bacon, cut in 1 inch squares
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, canned
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • put limas in cold water and boil until tender ,drain.
  • place in 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • cook bacon in skillet.
  • add celery.
  • onions pepper and garlic.
  • cook until veggies tender add flour brown salt pepper and sugar if you wish cook until sauce is thick(may need a little water ) pour this sauce over beans( mix).
  • cover and bake 1 hour at 300 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 1483.7, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 6.1

Tips:

  • Soak the lima beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes: This will give the dish the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you do, the beans will steam instead of fry and they won't get crispy.
  • Season the beans well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Add the basil at the end: This will help to preserve its flavor.

Conclusion:

This tomato-basil lima bean recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this summer vegetable. The beans are crispy and flavorful, and the tomatoes and basil add a refreshing brightness. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.

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