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Easy Lima Beans

SUBMITTED BY: SharonB13 PHOTO BY: Leila

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

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	30 Min
READY IN	45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

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.

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Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SHEWETT

I didn't quite make this recipie as stated, but I am sure it would be great. I didn't add any... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2004 by MRSCOHEN

I don't care for lima beans, but my husband requested them as a side for dinner last night. I... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BOOKCHICKADEE

These lima beans were outstanding. I did add pepper and garlic powder so a little seasoning. I... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2005 by JILLIESMOTHER

I am not a lima bean fan, but I liked them MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DGLONG

I am NOT a green vegetable fan, but my father in law loves limas. So when he asked for them... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2006 by GINAH1

This is a quick and tasty side dish! MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2006 by hotmama

i was pleasantly surprised at how tasty lima beans could be! MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2005 by SACH008

Really good, but the little onions weren't great while eating the beans. I would suggesting... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2005 by LKENNAY

for all you lima bean lovers down south, you don't need the fattening butter to make good... MORE

Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by Jean J.

This is a great way to make limas tasty. I used a lot more onion which I sauteed in a little... MORE

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