Butter Beans Limas Recipes

SOUTHERN BUTTER BEANS

Steps:

• Cover lima beans with water in a large pot and soak overnight. Drain and return lima beans to the pot; cover beans with fresh water.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Reserve about 2 teaspoons bacon drippings and drain bacon on paper towels.
• Bring lima beans, bacon, and reserved bacon drippings to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are just tender, 40 to 60 minutes. Stir heavy cream and butter into bean mixture and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

BUTTERED LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Combine water, lima beans and salt in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat; simmer covered for 20- 25 minutes until soft.
• Drain; return to heat. Add butter and toss to combine until butter melted. Season with pepper, if desired.

BABY LIMA BEANS (BUTTERBEANS)

Steps:

• Shell the beans and wash thoroughly. Put 2 cups water and the salt in a medium saucepan and add the beans. Cook the beans until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the liquid and add the butter. Sprinkle lightly with the black pepper before serving.

BUTTER BEANS (LIMAS)

Steps:

• Saute onions & garlic in bacon drippings until onions are transparent. Add ham bone (or ham), beans & water. Season with salt & pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer until beans are tender, about 45 minutes for fresh beans or 1.5 hours for dried. You may need to add more water if beans start to stick or become dry,.

SPANISH LIMAS OR BUTTER BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and grease a casserole dish.
• Saute onions and pepper in butter until translucent.
• Add tomatoes and simmer for ten minutes.
• Add beans and seasonings and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
• Place beans and cheese in alternate layers in casserole.
• Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.