Easy Lima Bean Recipe: A Quick & Healthy Side Dish

Name: Easy Lima Bean Recipe: A Quick & Healthy Side Dish
Total time: 45 mins
Ingredients: cooking spray; 0.5 medium onion, finely chopped; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans; 1/4 cup water, or as needed to cover

Looking for a simple and nutritious side? This lima bean recipe uses baby lima beans steamed in chicken broth for a flavorful, low-fat option that's perfect for any meal.

Total time45 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time40 mins
Yield6

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Ingredients

cooking spray
0.5 medium onion, finely chopped
1.5 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
0.25 cup water, or as needed to cover

Instructions

Heat a large saucepan sprayed with cooking spray over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a rapid boil.
Stir in the frozen lima beans and add enough water to barely cover them. Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer gently until the lima beans are tender and cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 84 kcal
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 132 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Carbohydrate Content: 16 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g