Easy Lima Beans Recipe

Name: Easy Lima Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 Small Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Pressed; 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric; 3 cups Water; 1 cup Dried Lima Beans; 1 Carrot, Chopped Or Sliced (optional); 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Blend (consisting Mainly Of Basil, Oregano, Rosemary And Thyme); 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Small Onion, Finely Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Pressed
1/2 teaspoons Turmeric
3 cups Water
1 cup Dried Lima Beans
1 Carrot, Chopped Or Sliced (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Blend (consisting Mainly Of Basil, Oregano, Rosemary And Thyme)
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

1
In a medium frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
2
Saute onions for 2 minutes and then add garlic and turmeric.
3
Continue to saute until onions are soft and translucent.
4
Set aside.
5
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
6
Add lima beans, sauteed onions and garlic, carrot, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
7
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer (covered) for 30 minutes until the lima beans are soft and tender.
8
Turn off the heat and set the saucepan aside for 20 minutes (still covered).
9
Reheat for serving.
10
Add more salt, pepper or Italian seasoning to taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, 1 Small Onion, Finely Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Pressed, 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric, and more.

Yes, Easy Lima Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Lima Beans

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