Easy Lima Beans Recipe
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Easy Lima Beans

By: SharonB13 
"Baby lima beans are steamed in chicken broth. This is a very tasty lima bean recipe that is also low in fat."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (93)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans

Directions

  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, and spray with cooking spray. Saute onions until soft and translucent. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Add lima beans, and enough water just to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until beans are tender.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 84 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2004 by MRSCOHEN   view full review
I don't care for lima beans, but my husband requested them as a side for dinner last night. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BOOKCHICKADEE   view full review
These lima beans were outstanding. I did add pepper and garlic powder so a little seasoning. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SHEWETT   view full review
I didn't quite make this recipie as stated, but I am sure it would be great. I didn't add any...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by Mississippi Robin   view full review
My son hates lima beans, but loved this recipe. I used olive oil instead of cooking spray and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DGLONG   view full review
I am NOT a green vegetable fan, but my father in law loves limas. So when he asked for them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2010 by gderr Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
this was easy and simple. i used fresh baby limas and half a vidallia onion and real butter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2005 by LKENNAY   view full review
for all you lima bean lovers down south, you don't need the fattening butter to make good...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2005 by TheCattlemansWife Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Really good, but the little onions weren't great while eating the beans. I would suggesting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by nancy   view full review
I love lima beans IF they are straight from the garden. This is an easy, delicious way to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by Jean J.   view full review
This is a great way to make limas tasty. I used a lot more onion which I sauteed in a little...

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