Green Baby Lima
Small, dense yet delicate thin-skinned Limas, better known here as butter beans. All Limas are, naturally enough, thought to have originated in Peru
A pretty twist on the butter-bean theme, Green Baby Limas blanch when cooked. Ideal on their own, perhaps buttered, these delicate limas make a great side dish to round out a spring menu. They are a natural fit with a salad, and also pair well with bacon or ham.
RECIPE SUGGESTIONS
Pot beans, salads, stews, or with sweetcorn in a US-style succotash. These delicate limas are wonderful on their own, perhaps buttered, and make a great side dish to round out a spring menu. They are a natural fit in a salad, and also pair well with bacon or ham. Once cooked, the attractive green hue fades away.
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: Large White Lima
Latin name:Phaseolus lunatus
Country of origin: USA
All our beans are shipped in resealable 1lb (453g) bags
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Free shipping on orders £35+
Small, dense yet delicate thin-skinned Limas, better known here as butter beans. All Limas are, naturally enough, thought to have originated in Peru
A pretty twist on the butter-bean theme, Green Baby Limas blanch when cooked. Ideal on their own, perhaps buttered, these delicate limas make a great side dish to round out a spring menu. They are a natural fit with a salad, and also pair well with bacon or ham.
RECIPE SUGGESTIONS
Pot beans, salads, stews, or with sweetcorn in a US-style succotash. These delicate limas are wonderful on their own, perhaps buttered, and make a great side dish to round out a spring menu. They are a natural fit in a salad, and also pair well with bacon or ham. Once cooked, the attractive green hue fades away.
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: Large White Lima
Latin name:Phaseolus lunatus
Country of origin: USA
All our beans are shipped in resealable 1lb (453g) bags
\
Free shipping on orders £35+
Small, dense yet delicate thin-skinned Limas, better known here as butter beans. All Limas are, naturally enough, thought to have originated in Peru
A pretty twist on the butter-bean theme, Green Baby Limas blanch when cooked. Ideal on their own, perhaps buttered, these delicate limas make a great side dish to round out a spring menu. They are a natural fit with a salad, and also pair well with bacon or ham.
RECIPE SUGGESTIONS
Pot beans, salads, stews, or with sweetcorn in a US-style succotash. These delicate limas are wonderful on their own, perhaps buttered, and make a great side dish to round out a spring menu. They are a natural fit in a salad, and also pair well with bacon or ham. Once cooked, the attractive green hue fades away.
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: Large White Lima
Latin name:Phaseolus lunatus
Country of origin: USA
All our beans are shipped in resealable 1lb (453g) bags
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Free shipping on orders £35+
GREEN BABY LIMA RECIPES