Herbed Lima Beans

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs lima beans, shelled (3 cups)
  • 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 -4 sage leaves or 1 rosemary sprigs or 1 fresh thyme sprig
  • extra virgin olive oil, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cover beans with 2 inches of water in a large pot; add olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, bay leaf, and sage (or other fresh herb).
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes (depending on the age of the beans); turn off heat and let beans cool in their broth.
  3. When ready to serve, reheat beans, in the same pot, over medium heat.
  4. Pour off most of the broth and reserve for another use (like soup!
  5. ).
  6. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

740 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 58.5g 75% DV
Carbs 58.9g 21% DV
Fiber 15g 54% DV
Sugar 11.1g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9815.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 636mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 84mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13% DV
Calcium 337mg 26% DV
Iron 14.2mg 79% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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