Lima Beans Corn Recipes

BABY LIMA BEANS AND CORN

Steps:

• In a medium size saucepan bring water to a boil.
• Place frozen lima beans, bacon drippings, salt and pepper in water. Cover with a lid. Turn heat down to very low heat and let simmer for an hour and 15 minutes. Keep a watchful eye and do not let water boil out.
• Pour drained can of corn kernels into bean mixture and simmer 15 more minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!

LIMA BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Combine the lima beans, broth and bacon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the lima beans are tender and cooked through, adding the corn during the last 2 minutes of cooking, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and discard the bacon and drain the beans and corn. Set aside to come to room temperature.
• Make the vinaigrette: Sprinkle the garlic with about 1/4 teaspoon salt. Use the flat side of a chef's knife to press down on the garlic and drag it across the cutting board. Keep mincing, pressing and dragging the garlic until it forms a paste. Place the garlic paste in a large bowl. Add the vinegar, honey and celery seeds. Gradually whisk in the oil until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the lima beans and corn, tomatoes, peppers and onions and toss until combined. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve at room temperature.

LIMA BEAN AND CORN SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Bring beans and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Season with salt. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add corn and cook just until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain any excess liquid and return beans to pot. Add cream and cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Season with salt and pepper.

LIMA BEAN AND CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook lima beans and corn together, following package directions.
• Drain.
• Make sauce by melting margarine in sauce pan and adding the chopped spring onions.
• Blend in the flour, milk, salt and one cup of grated cheese.
• Cook until the sauce begins to thicken; add pimento and water chestnuts.
• Layer vegetables and sauce in greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, beginning with vegetables and ending with layer of sauce.
• Top with 1/2 cup grated cheese and bread crumbs or crushed potato chips, your preferance.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and casserole is bubbly around the edges.

CHICKEN, CORN, AND LIMA-BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven (or other 5-quart pot) over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell pepper, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomato paste; add chicken, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until chicken is opaque throughout, about 15 minutes.
• Remove chicken from pot; stir in corn and lima beans, and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, shred chicken meat with your fingers or a fork. Return chicken to pot, and stir to combine.

CORN AND LIMA BEAN RAGOUT

Steps:

• Place 1 1/2 cups of the corn in a food processor with the milk. Process until pureed.
• Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining corn and the lima beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the corn puree.
• Cover the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and stir in tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

SUCCOTASH OF FRESH CORN, LIMA BEANS, TOMATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sprinkle with coarse salt. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, corn, and lima beans. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until corn and lima beans are tender and tomatoes are soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before continuing.
• Stir in basil and serve.

BABY LIMA BEANS AND CORN IN CHIVE CREAM

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then cook onion and bell pepper in fat in skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add lima beans, corn, water, salt, and pepper, then simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to high and add cream, then boil, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in herbs and salt to taste. Serve sprinkled with bacon.

GRILLED CORN AND LIMA-BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Place the lima beans and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and skim the surface. Simmer until the beans are soft, about 1 hour. Stir in the corn kernels, poblano peppers, chili powder, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes longer. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
• Cook the chorizo in a medium-size skillet until browned and cooked through. Ladle the stew among 6 bowls. Garnish with chorizo and grilled mushrooms. Sprinkle with scallions and serve immediately.

ITALIAN-STYLE LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and lima beans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until tomatoes soften and beans are tender. , Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.