Bob's Red Mill Large Lima Beans are a wonderful addition to casseroles, soups and stews. They make for a great side dish or appetizer and are delicious when cooked with smoked meats like Spanish-style chorizo. Sometimes called “butter beans” these beans have a rich and buttery texture and mellow flavor. They’ve been cultivated along the coastal region of Peru since 2,000 BC. Peru’s capital, Lima, is where the beans are thought to have been discovered. Lima beans are an excellent source of iron and fiber. Dry lima beans also offer 9 grams of protein per serving, and when combined with whole beans like sorghum, farro or amaranth, they provide a complete source of protein. If you’re looking to incorporate these beans into your diet, read on for tips on how to cook lima beans! Cooking dried lima beans is simple. For a fast cooking time, just soak them in water overnight, drain and cover with fresh water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for an hour and then use the beans however you’d like! You can also cook these tasty beans in the Slow Cooker or Multi-Cooker. When you’re ready to explore some lima bean recipes, try this veggie-packed Cool Lima Beans & Couscous Salad. It’s the perfect choice for a summer picnic or potluck and combines a wealth of vibrant ingredients like green and red bell pepper and Golden Couscous. Although this particular recipe calls for baby lima beans, simply swap them out for our large lima beans. We love how the golden couscous absorbs the cumin-scented flavors of the bright sherry and lemon dressing. If you’re just starting to integrate this bean into your diet and are wondering the best method for how to cook lima beans, no need to fear! This nutty and delicious bean is super simple to cook and can take on a variety of flavors! Sometimes, the best things in life are simple. That’s why one of our favorite ways to enjoy Bob’s Red Mill Large Lima Beans is on their own with a simple drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper.

Ingredients

1 cup Large Lima Beans
3–4 cups Water
1 tsp Salt

Instructions

Stovetop

Rinse beans before cooking. Place 1 cup beans in a large pot with 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, 1 hour; drain well.

Multi-Cooker

Rinse beans before cooking. Place 1 cup beans, 3 cups water and 1 tsp salt in the pot of a multi-cooker. Set the valve to sealing. On manual setting and high pressure, set for 14 minutes. Natural release the pressure for 20 minutes; drain well.