Lima Beans
Lima beans are a good source of protein. When they are combined with a whole grain such as brown rice, they provide protein comparable to that of meat or dairy foods. Lima beans, like other legumes, are packed with fiber. Just one cup will meet about half of your daily fiber needs.
Did You Know?
- Lima beans are sometimes called “butter beans” because of their starchy yet buttery texture.
- Because lima beans are packed with protein, B vitamins and iron, they are a particularly great choice for vegetarians.
- The baby lima beans have a creamier, more delicate taste than the larger, starchier lima beans.
- Lima beans are a cheap source of protein and vital nutrients, especially when compared to fresh, lean cuts of meats.
- Succotash is a well-known Native American dish that combines lima beans with corn.
Shopping, Preparing and Storing
- Fresh lima beans should be stored whole, in their pods, in the refrigerator crisper where they can keep fresh for a few days. Frozen lima beans do not need to be thawed before being cooked.
- You can find lima beans fresh, dried, canned or frozen.
Cooking Tips
- If cooking dried lima beans, avoid adding salt or acidic ingredients, such as vinegar, to the lima beans while they are cooking. The addition of salt or acid prevents the beans from absorbing water.
- Lima beans are an excellent addition to soups, vegetable medleys and meat dishes or they can be served on their own as a side dish.
- Lima beans can be used in various types of recipes in which ingredients are boiled, baked or microwaved.
Lima Bean Nutrition
Serving size: ½ cup lima beans
Calories: 105; Total Fat: 0 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Total Carbohydrates: 19 g; Protein: 7 g; Sodium: 2 mg
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