Baby Lima Beans are a tad bit sweeter and more delicately flavored than their larger (Large Lima or Butter Bean) counterparts, with the same high fiber and super-charged nutritional value. Slow-cooked stews, casseroles and curries just beg for creamy baby limas, and your family will, too.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of beans
- 3 cups of water
Instructions
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Wash Beans, drain.
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Cover with cold water, discard floaters, soak 4-8 hours.
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Drain add 3 cups of fresh water for every cup of beans.
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Cover, bring to a boil.
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Simmer until soft.
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Add onion, bay, salt, and peppercorn if desired.
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Cook approx 1 hour.