Spanish Limas Or Butter Beans Recipes

SPANISH BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Finely dice 1/2 of a green bell pepper, thinly slice 4 cloves of garlic, finely dice 1 onion and reserve 2 cups of cooked lima beans
• Heat a non-stick frying pan with a medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin Spanish olive oil, after 2 minutes add the sliced garlic and diced onions and mix with the oil, after 3 minutes add the diced green bell pepper and mix with the garlic and onions, after 4 minutes add the 2 cups of cooked lima beans, season with a 1/4 teaspoon of hot smoked paprika, a 1/4 teaspoon of sweet smoked paprika, a 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder, a pinch of sea salt and some freshly cracked black pepper, mix everything together until well combined
• Next add 1 can of diced tomatoes, season again with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, lower the fire to a LOW heat and mix together, let it simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped chives, enjoy!

SPANISH LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened. , Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to the pan; add bay leaf and water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. , Drain, discarding liquid and bay leaf. In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, pepper and beans. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.

BABY LIMA BEANS (BUTTERBEANS)

Steps:

• Shell the beans and wash thoroughly. Put 2 cups water and the salt in a medium saucepan and add the beans. Cook the beans until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the liquid and add the butter. Sprinkle lightly with the black pepper before serving.

SPANISH LIMAS OR BUTTER BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and grease a casserole dish.
• Saute onions and pepper in butter until translucent.
• Add tomatoes and simmer for ten minutes.
• Add beans and seasonings and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
• Place beans and cheese in alternate layers in casserole.
• Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.