Spanish Lima Beans

Name: Spanish Lima Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lima beans; 1 bay leaf; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 teaspoon sugar; Dash pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + soaking Cook: 1-3/4 hours

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

This simple recipe from Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan makes a tasty side that’s low in sodium and fat, but high in fiber. Tomatoes and sauteed onion create a pleasing sweet and tangy combination.

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Ingredients

1 cup dried lima beans
1 bay leaf
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 190 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

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