Tender, creamy, and full of fresh garden flavor, lima beans are a classic summertime vegetable and a favorite for hearty, home-cooked meals. Fresh lima beans have a rich, slightly sweet and buttery flavor with a creamy texture that sets them apart from dried or frozen beans.
Whether prepared simply with butter or slow-cooked with ham, fresh lima beans make a delicious and satisfying side dish.
Preparation Ideas
- Simmer until tender and serve with butter, salt, and pepper
- Cook Southern-style with ham, bacon, or a ham hock
- Combine with fresh sweet corn to make classic succotash
- Add to soups, stews, and hearty vegetable dishes
- Sauté with onions, garlic, and fresh herbs
- Freeze or preserve to enjoy the fresh garden flavor later in the year
Creamy, buttery, and freshly harvested from the field, lima beans are an old-fashioned garden favorite that’s perfect for everything from simple summer suppers to traditional family recipes.
