Don’t turn up your nose at lima beans! Sometimes called butter beans, these protein rich, creamy beans are mild and delicious. With just a bit of lime juice and toasted pumpkin seeds, lightly charred lima beans make a satisfying dish.
Ingredients:
- 20 ounces Fordhook lima beans, frozen
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1 lime, quartered
Directions:
- Toast pumpkin seeds in a 350F oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Place freshly toasted seeds in a food processor and process until finely ground.
- Heat sesame and avocado oil in a medium sauté pan until hot, add lima beans and allow to sit and develop a sear, tossing occasionally until desired sear is achieved.
- Add green onions, ground pumpkin seeds, and salt.
- Place lima beans in a serving dish, top with parsley, and serve with lime wedges.
SERVES 4-6 • TOTAL TIME: 35 MINS • GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN
Recipe provided by INFRA.
