Do Again: Sure
{8-31-12 Update: I really like this other recipe (click here) but I haven't tried it on frozen Lima beans, yet.}
I tried lima beans once as a kid. Once. Then never again until today. I based the recipe from allrecipes.com. I would describe them as mashed potatoes in a bean.
In 1/2 cup serving, you get 5 g fiber, 6 g protein, 15% needed Vit.C, 8% needed iron, and 4% needed calcium.
Ingredients:1 pound bag frozen baby lima beans, rinse
1-2 tsp butter (optional)
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 cups of water*
1 1/2 tsp Better Than Bouillon* (chicken)
*sub with broth if you have it
Directions:
Melt butter in sauce pan (or use cooking spray, a different oil, or water)
Saute onions a few minutes until they begin to brown/soften
Add the water and bouillon (or broth). Bring to a boil. Add lima beans (and more water to just cover them if needed -- I didn't need to). Return to boil. Reduce heat to LOW. Cover. Simmer 30 min.
Family Review
11 y.o. -- He'll eat them (but probably not request them)
10 y.o. -- Seemed to like them.
5 y.o. -- Nope.
Hubby -- Favorable towards them.
Me -- Nice flavor. Smooth and creamy. The texture caught me off guard, but once I likened them to mashed potatoes, I was fine with these nutrient-packed beans. I'll make them again to have a variety.
Cooking less my help.
The package listed 240 mg of sodium (ingredients: beans and salt), and the bouillon also has sodium. I didn't need to add more salt to the recipe. If you grow your own beans, a little salt may be desired.
