Lima Beans With Mushrooms And Celery Recipe

Name: Lima Beans With Mushrooms And Celery
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pkg. frozen lima beans; 2 cans mushrooms or 1/2 lb. fresh; 1 medium onion, minced; 5 stalks crisp celery; 1/4 lb. butter; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/2 c. heavy cream (I use half and half); paprika (for garnish); a little sherry (if desired)

Servings: persons

2 pkg. frozen lima beans
2 cans mushrooms or 1/2 lb. fresh
1 medium onion, minced
5 stalks crisp celery
1/4 lb. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. heavy cream (I use half and half)
paprika (for garnish)
a little sherry (if desired)

1
Cook beans.
2
Mince onion.
3
Cut celery into 1/2-inch pieces as thick as a matchstick.
4
Saute the onion and celery in butter until golden.
5
Add mushrooms.
6
Sprinkle flour, mixed with salt, nutmeg and pepper.
7
Toss until well blended.
8
Reduce heat and stir cream in.
9
Add to cooked beans.
10
I serve in a vegetable dish.
11
Garnish with lots of paprika.
12
Stir in a little sherry just before serving if desired.

533

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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: 2 pkg. frozen lima beans, 2 cans mushrooms or 1/2 lb. fresh, 1 medium onion, minced, 5 stalks crisp celery, and more.

Yes, Lima Beans With Mushrooms And Celery 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 Beans With Mushrooms And Celery

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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