Saucy Lima Beans

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups frozen lima beans
  • 2 tablespoons water (reserved after cooking beans)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/3 cups half-and-half cream
  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, cook lima beans according to package directions;.
  2. drain, reserving 2 tablespoon cooking liquid.
  3. In a small skillet, saute onion in butter.
  4. Stir in the cream, parsley, dill, salt, pepper and reserved cooking liquid. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until the sauce begins to thicken.
  5. Add the beans back to the sauce until heated through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

435 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.8g 22% DV
Total Fat 33.3g 43% DV
Carbs 28.6g 10% DV
Fiber 9.5g 34% DV
Sugar 4.8g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9930.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1056.3mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 83.8mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 151.3mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 76mg 84% DV
Calcium 390.5mg 30% DV
Iron 8.1mg 45% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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