Lima Bean and Basmati Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Lima Bean and Basmati Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 3 teaspoons minced garlic; 3 teaspoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin); 1 cup basmati rice; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 10-ounce package frozen baby lima beans, unthawed; Tomato-Onion Topping

Servings: persons

1
Mix yogurt and 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic in small bowl.
2
Cover and chill 1 hour.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add rice; stir until coated with oil, about 2 minutes.
5
Add curry powder, turmeric and 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic and stir 1 minute.
6
Add 2 cups water and salt and bring to boil.
7
Add lima beans.
8
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Cool.
11
Stir in remaining olive oil.
12
Transfer rice mixture to large bowl.
13
Spoon Tomato-Onion Topping over.
14
Top with 1/4 cup yogurt mixture.
15
Serve, passing remaining yogurt mixture separately.

276

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, 3 teaspoons minced garlic, 3 teaspoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin), 1 cup basmati rice, and more.

Yes, Lima Bean and Basmati Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lima Bean and Basmati Rice Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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