Christmas Lima
Butter beans are known as Lima beans across the pond, as they’re thought to have originated in Peru. But these beautiful, marbled butter beans look like no others!
A visually intriguing twist on the classic butter-bean theme, offering a rich, full-bodied flavour, with a velvety chestnut texture. In Italy, you'll find them as Fagioli del Papa, or Pope's Beans. Also known stateside as Chestnut Lima, and sometimes Calico Beans.
RECIPE SUGGESTIONS
Soups, salads, casseroles. There's a slightly grainy texture to this bean, but cook beyond that and they end up beautifully creamy. Christmas Limas can stand up to strong flavours, like a chili sauce or curry, and pair particularly well with ingredients that pack a lot of umami, such as mushrooms and cheeses.
COOKING THESE BEANS
Check beans for debris, and rinse thoroughly. In a large pot, sauté aromatic vegetables (onions, garlic, celery, carrot, etc.) in olive oil. Add beans and enough water to cover by about 2 inches/5cm. Bring to a full boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, using a lid to help regulate the heat, and gently cook until done, 1 to 3 hours. Salt when beans start to soften. A pre-soak of 2 to 6 hours will lessen the cooking time.
Similar to: Scarlet Runner, Large White Lima, Ayocote Morado
Latin name: Phaseolus lunatus
Country of origin: USA
All our beans are shipped in resealable 1lb (453g) bags
Free shipping on orders £35+
Butter beans are known as Lima beans across the pond, as they’re thought to have originated in Peru. But these beautiful, marbled butter beans look like no others!
A visually intriguing twist on the classic butter-bean theme, offering a rich, full-bodied flavour, with a velvety chestnut texture. In Italy, you'll find them as Fagioli del Papa, or Pope's Beans. Also known stateside as Chestnut Lima, and sometimes Calico Beans.
RECIPE SUGGESTIONS
Soups, salads, casseroles. There's a slightly grainy texture to this bean, but cook beyond that and they end up beautifully creamy. Christmas Limas can stand up to strong flavours, like a chili sauce or curry, and pair particularly well with ingredients that pack a lot of umami, such as mushrooms and cheeses.
COOKING THESE BEANS
Check beans for debris, and rinse thoroughly. In a large pot, sauté aromatic vegetables (onions, garlic, celery, carrot, etc.) in olive oil. Add beans and enough water to cover by about 2 inches/5cm. Bring to a full boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, using a lid to help regulate the heat, and gently cook until done, 1 to 3 hours. Salt when beans start to soften. A pre-soak of 2 to 6 hours will lessen the cooking time.
Similar to: Scarlet Runner, Large White Lima, Ayocote Morado
Latin name: Phaseolus lunatus
Country of origin: USA
All our beans are shipped in resealable 1lb (453g) bags
Free shipping on orders £35+
Butter beans are known as Lima beans across the pond, as they’re thought to have originated in Peru. But these beautiful, marbled butter beans look like no others!
A visually intriguing twist on the classic butter-bean theme, offering a rich, full-bodied flavour, with a velvety chestnut texture. In Italy, you'll find them as Fagioli del Papa, or Pope's Beans. Also known stateside as Chestnut Lima, and sometimes Calico Beans.
RECIPE SUGGESTIONS
Soups, salads, casseroles. There's a slightly grainy texture to this bean, but cook beyond that and they end up beautifully creamy. Christmas Limas can stand up to strong flavours, like a chili sauce or curry, and pair particularly well with ingredients that pack a lot of umami, such as mushrooms and cheeses.
COOKING THESE BEANS
Check beans for debris, and rinse thoroughly. In a large pot, sauté aromatic vegetables (onions, garlic, celery, carrot, etc.) in olive oil. Add beans and enough water to cover by about 2 inches/5cm. Bring to a full boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, using a lid to help regulate the heat, and gently cook until done, 1 to 3 hours. Salt when beans start to soften. A pre-soak of 2 to 6 hours will lessen the cooking time.
Similar to: Scarlet Runner, Large White Lima, Ayocote Morado
Latin name: Phaseolus lunatus
Country of origin: USA
All our beans are shipped in resealable 1lb (453g) bags
Free shipping on orders £35+
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