Five-Day Beans Recipe

Name: Five-Day Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 113 cups lima beans or great northern; 1 each bay leaves; 1 teaspoon thyme dried; 1/2 teaspoon salt plus salt to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions minced; 1/2 cup carrots grated; 1/2 cup celery minced; 2 tablespoons sage fresh, minced; 1 x black pepper fresh ground, to taste; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

Servings: persons

113 cups lima beans or great northern
1 each bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme dried
1/2 teaspoon salt plus salt to taste
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions minced
1/2 cup carrots grated
1/2 cup celery minced
2 tablespoons sage fresh, minced
1 x black pepper fresh ground, to taste
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

1
On Day 1 cover beans with cold water and let stand 24 hours.
2
On Day 2 drain beans.
3
Place in a medium saucepan, add bay leaf, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and water to cover.
4
Over high heat bring to a boil, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until tender (about 1 hour).
5
Drain beans, reserving 1 cup liquid.
6
Transfer beans to a bowl, add reserved liquid, cover, and refrigerate.
7
On Day 3 in a large skillet over moderate heat, melt butter.
8
Add onion, carrot, and celery and saute 3 minutes.
9
Add sage and cook 1 minute.
10
Stir in beans with their liquid and simmer 5 minutes.
11
Remove from heat, cool, cover, and refrigerate 2 days.
12
On Day 5 preheat oven to 400F (200C).
13
Butter an 11- by 13-inch baking dish.
14
Season beans with salt and pepper, then transfer to baking dish.
15
Drizzle cream over dish and dot with bread crumbs.
16
Bake until hot and lightly browned (15 to 20 minutes).
17
Serve from the baking dish, if desired.

8808

kcal

Calories

Fat

1570

Carbs

612

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 113 cups lima beans or great northern, 1 each bay leaves, 1 teaspoon thyme dried, 1/2 teaspoon salt plus salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Five-Day 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.

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Five-Day Beans

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