Lima Beans are full of fiber, have a fair amount of protein and I love their silky, satisfying texture. They are perfect for Hummus and burgers recipes.
This is a great recipe for lima beans when you don't want just the normal ones. If at all possible, look for danish blue cheese, which has a slightly milder flavor and is heavily laced with the greenish-blue veins.
Southern Butter Bean Recipe (best Lima Beans) With Lima Beans, Thick Cut Bacon, Large Onion, Sliced Carrots, Celery, Garlic, Dried Thyme, Dried Rosemary, Bay Leaves, Bouillon, Water
A yearly Lima Bean Festival in nearby West Cape May honors the many growers there and showcases different recipes using their crops. This comforting chowder was a contest winner at the festival several years ago. —Kathleen Olsack, North Cape May, New Jersey
When my daughter was growing up, I could get her to eat lima beans in this casserole with lots of cheese. She's an adult now and still thinks cheese helps almost every vegetable recipe!—Tickle Ragland, Hodgenville, Kentucky