Green Baby Lima Beans Recipe

Name: Green Baby Lima Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried green baby lima beans; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 cup celery & leaves, minced; 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 8 cups cold water; 1/2 lb ham, chunks small dice (tasso, ham bone, ham hocks are good too); 1/2 lb smoked sausage or 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick; pepper; salt

Servings: persons

1 lb dried green baby lima beans
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery & leaves, minced
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
8 cups cold water
1/2 lb ham, chunks small dice (tasso, ham bone, ham hocks are good too)
1/2 lb smoked sausage or 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
pepper
salt

1
Pour the beans into a non-reactive bowl. Sort through and remove any debris such as rocks, dirt and imperfect beans. Add enough lukewarm water to completely cover the beans. At room temperature, soak the beans for about 4-6 hours. Drain beans, discarding water, then give one more rinse.
2
Place the beans into a 5-6 quart Dutch oven. Add remaining ingredients, exluding the salt. (Sauting the veggies isn't necessary and adding salt at the beginning may toughen the beans.).
3
Bring to a boil, cover then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, monitoring water level and adding more as needed. After an hour, add salt to taste and continue to simmer, covered, until beans are very tender and liquid creamy, approximately an additional 3/4 hour. Note: When nearly finished, press beans several times with the back of a large spoon against side of Dutch oven to encourage thickening of the sauce.
4
Serve over fluffy white rice. Freezes well.

379

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Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried green baby lima beans, 1 large onion, chopped, 1/4 cup celery & leaves, minced, 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Baby Lima Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Baby Lima Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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