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Lima Bean Recipe 1765729678.1867013

lima bean recipe

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: vegetarian
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Description

A creamy, flavorful side dish featuring lima beans in a rich sauce of heavy cream, smoked paprika, and saffron. This recipe transforms a simple vegetable into an elegant comfort food suitable for weeknights or holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 600 grams frozen baby lima beans (or 450 grams fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth, divided
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Lima Beans: Thaw frozen lima beans or blanch fresh beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain well.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Steep Saffron Broth: In a separate small bowl, warm 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth slightly. Add saffron threads and let steep for 5 minutes to release color and flavor.
  4. Build Cream Sauce: Add remaining vegetable broth, heavy cream, and smoked paprika to the saucepan. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Simmer and Thicken: Stir the saffron-infused broth into the simmering sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  6. Combine Beans: Add the prepped lima beans to the thickened sauce and simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing them to warm through and absorb the flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Serve immediately, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

To quickly thicken the sauce if needed, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to create a slurry and whisk it into the simmering sauce. For a non-dairy option, substitute full-fat canned coconut milk for the heavy cream.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: side dish
  • Method: stovetop, simmering
  • Cuisine: general

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

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