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.
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!