Southern Lima Beans With Rice

Lima beans are native to South America and were introduced to the southern United States during the colonial period.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Southern Lima Beans With Rice

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Lima Beans
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the lima beans and soak them overnight in water.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
4. Drain the soaked lima beans and add them to the pot.
5. Stir in vegetable broth, diced tomato, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
7. While the beans are cooking, prepare the rice according to package instructions.
8. Once the beans are cooked, remove from heat and let them rest for 5 minutes.
9. Serve the Southern Lima Beans over cooked rice.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.