Baby Lima Beans Braised In Lemon Recipes

LEMON-GARLIC LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , Place beans in a large saucepan; add bay leaves and water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until beans are tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add next 6 ingredients. Stir in drained beans and remaining oil; toss to combine. Sprinkle with additional parsley.

BRAISED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Wash the beans, break off both ends, and break them in half.
• Mix the herbs and garlic together.
• In a Dutch oven, layer 1 cup of onions on the bottom of the pan, top with beans, then herb mix, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and drizzle with 1/2 of the olive oil.
• Finish with the remaining cup of onions before drizzling with the last 1/2 of olive oil.
• Cover and cook over medium high heat until the pan lid is hot. As soon as the lid is hot, turn the heat down to low and simmer for 1/2 hour, or until the beans are very soft and tender.
• Stir in 1/8 cup lemon juice.
• Taste and add more lemon juice, salt, or freshly ground black pepper, as needed.