01 Sep Mayan Lima Beans
Mayan Lima Beans
Lima beans are one of the most polarizing beans and more polarizing foods out there. We don’t get all the lima bean hate. Don’t turn up your nose at lima beans; they’re one of the mildest flavored 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 full of texture and flavor.
Mayan Lima Beans
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.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 20 ounces lima beans frozen
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 green onions sliced
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- 1 lime quartered
Instructions
- Toast pumpkin seeds in a 350∞F 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.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Provided by INFRA