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Lima beans in a white bowl, garnished with fresh herbs and grated cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 2/3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 pound frozen Lima beans
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste optional
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
    Lima Beans Recipe
  • Add the vegetable broth to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the frozen Lima beans, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are tender, about 30 minutes.
    Lima Beans Recipe
  • Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley when serving.
    Lima beans cooking in a white pot, seasoned with black pepper and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 331mg (14%) Fiber: 5g (21%) Sugar: 1g (1%)

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