Simple Garlicky Lima Beans Recipes

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , Place beans in a large saucepan; add bay leaves and water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until beans are tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add next 6 ingredients. Stir in drained beans and remaining oil; toss to combine. Sprinkle with additional parsley.

Steps:

• Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, and spray with cooking spray. Saute onions until soft and translucent. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Add lima beans, and enough water just to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until beans are tender.

Steps:

• Sort and wash beans; drain.
• Combine beans and next 5 ingredients (through bay leaf) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
• Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Sort and wash beans; drain and place in a medium saucepan.
• Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender & drain.
• Place beans and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
• Serve with summer vegetable crudités such as whole radishes, baby carrots, endive leaves, zucchini, and yellow squash strips.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375*F.
• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saute until soft.
• Add olives and lima beans.
• Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
• Add water to reserved cooking liquid to measure 1 1/4 cups; add to saucepan.
• Place over high heat; bring to boiling.
• Add chili powder, dissolved cornstarch, and to salt to taste; stir till starts to thicken.
• Pour over beans; mix well.
• Place in greased ovenproof casserole dish; cover with foil.
• Bake 45 minutes.
• Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until cheese melts.