Lima Beans

Lima Beans

The lima bean, a native of Peru, is a legume that comes from a flat pod that grows on bushes or vines. It is a large, light green, kidney-shaped edible seed, which is buttery in flavor and creamy in texture.

Fast Facts

Scientific name: Phaseolus limensis
Named for Lima, Peru
Date back as early as 1500
Common alternate name: Butter bean
Popular in natural state and in dried form
Rich in protein, phosphorus, potassium and iron

Alternate Names of the Lima Bean

Burma bean
Butter bean
Civet bean
Guffin bean
Haba bean
Hibbert bean
Madagascar bean
Paiga
Paigya
Pallar bean
Prolific bean
Rangood bean
Sieva bean
Sugar bean

Lima Bean Varieties

Categories

Food | Vegetables

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The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Phaseolus lunatus (Lima beans)
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Lima Beans Recipes

All Recipes: Lima Beans and Ham
eHow: How to Make Lima Beans for a Traditional Holy Supper
Recipezaar: Southern Lima Beans with Rice
Martha Stewart: Goat Cheese and Lima Bean Bruschetta
Epicurious.com: Greek-Style Lima Beans
Food Network: Lima Bean Soup with Parmesan Bacon Crisp

Lima Beans Blogs and Forums

Chowhound: Why Are Lima Beans So Universally Hated?
Jody Mace: Reconsidering the Lima Bean
Food Meditations: Lima Beans
The Cooking Canuck: Lima Bean Patties
Turkish Cooking Class: Mahi Mahi with Lima Beans
Key Lime & Coconut: Lima Bean and Mint Risotto

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