Lemon Garlic Lima Beans Recipes

LEMON-GARLIC LIMA BEANS

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.

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
• Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

LEMON-GARLIC GREEN BEANS WITH CRISPY CRUMBS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in lemon zest and salt, if desired. Transfer crumbs to a bowl.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic to same skillet. Stir over medium heat 30 seconds. Add green beans and lemon juice; stir until heated through. Serve beans topped with bread crumbs and pepper, if desired.

LOW FAT LEMON LIMA BEAN TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, ginger, garlic, sugar, and coriander together in a bowl.
• Combine water, bulgur, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover saucepan, reduce heat, and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
• Bring a separate saucepan of water to a boil; add lima beans and garlic salt. Cook until lima beans are tender, 5 to 7 minutes; drain.
• Mix bulgur, lima beans, tomato, cucumber, green onion, and mint together in a large bowl; drizzle dressing over bulgur mixture. Toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to blend flavors, 2 hours to overnight.

LEMON-GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large covered pot (with steaming basket in place) boil 2 inches of water.
• Place green beans into steamer and steam for about 10 minutes. -Keep the beans that beautiful, fresh green color- with a bit of a bite.
• Drain beans into collander and set aside.
• Heat same pot over medium heat.
• Melt butter and gently saute garlic.
• Place beans into butter mixture and coat.
• Squeeze lemon onto beans, season with salt and pepper.

STEWED LIMA BEANS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Cook garlic in oil in a 2-qt. saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden. Add beans and water and simmer, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

GARLIC AND LEMON BEANS

Steps:

• To make this basic flavorful side dish, drain and rinse one or two 15- to 16-ounce cans of black, red, or pinto beans. Heat a little extra virgin olive oil in a skillet; add 2 to 4 cloves minced garlic (depending on whether you use one or two cans, and on how much you like garlic-feel free to use as much as you like). Sauté over low heat until the garlic begins to turn golden, then add the beans and 1/4 to 1/2 cup water (again, depending on the amount of beans). Bring to a simmer. With a potato masher, crush just enough of the beans to thicken the base. Add lemon juice to your liking, season with pepper, and serve. You can also add a small amount of chopped parsley or cilantro to this dish.

SAVORY LEMON LIMAS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add lima beans; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Combine the butter, lemon juice, sugar, mustard and salt; pour over beans and toss to coat.

LEMONY LIMA BEANS WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add lima beans and cook; stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, then drain again, and pat dry with paper towels.
• Transfer lima beans to a bowl.
• Stir in oil, lemon zest and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide among four serving plates and sprinkle with Parmesan.

LEMONY LIMA BEANS WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add lima beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water (to stop further cooking), then drain again, and pat dry with paper towels.
• Transfer lima beans to a bowl. Stir in oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Divide among four serving plates, and sprinkle with Parmesan.