Lima Bean (Turkish) Recipe

Name: Lima Bean (Turkish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lima beans (canned or frozen, if frozen thaw) or 1 cup broad bean (canned or frozen, if frozen thaw); 5 -6 fresh green onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 olive oil; 2 teaspoons dill weed; 1 diced tomato; 1/2 cup water; Yogurt sauce; 1 cup yogurt; 1 -4 cloves chopped garlic (depending how much garlic you like); 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 cup lima beans (canned or frozen, if frozen thaw) or 1 cup broad bean (canned or frozen, if frozen thaw)
5 -6 fresh green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 olive oil
2 teaspoons dill weed
1 diced tomato
1/2 cup water
Yogurt sauce
1 cup yogurt
1 -4 cloves chopped garlic (depending how much garlic you like)
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Heat the oil at a medium to high heat.
2
Then add green onions and saute for a couple of minutes.
3
Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot, bring to a boil and simmer until beans are cooked.
4
Let cool.
5
You could eat them like that or add a yogurt-garlic sauce to it.
6
My family just loves this dish.
7
Serve with rice and you have a full meal!
8
--------Yogurt Sauce----------.
9
Combine all the ingredients into one bowl and mix well.
10
Scoop and serve.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lima beans (canned or frozen, if frozen thaw) or 1 cup broad bean (canned or frozen, if frozen thaw), 5 -6 fresh green onions, chopped, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Lima Bean (Turkish) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lima Bean (Turkish)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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