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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. 
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Servings: 2
Course: dinner, entree, Lunch, Side Dish
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Toast pumpkin seeds in a 350∞F oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. 
  2. Place freshly toasted seeds in a food processor and process until finely ground. 
  3. 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.
  4. Add green onions, ground pumpkin seeds, and salt.
  5. Enjoy!