Serve with other vegan sides or Southern classics like Pork Neck Bones.
#LIMA BEAN RECIPE VEGAN FULL#
A full detailed view of all the health benefits of lima beans can be found here. Also, a serving of them contains about 4 percent of the recommended daily value for protein making them ideal for vegans/vegetarians. Lima beans are very low in fat and contain no cholesterol making them invaluable in a heart-healthy diet. The resultant broth is smokey, fresh, and herbal adding to a complex delightful taste when combined with the flavors given off by the beans. I used several farmers market vegetables (ears of corn, carrots, celery and onions) for my homemade stock to get that farm to table fresh taste.
#LIMA BEAN RECIPE VEGAN FREE#
The beans generally do a great job of taking on the flavors of any aromatics and other ingredients they're cooked with and butter beans are no different.įeel free to use a store-bought stock, but if you have the time make your own similar to the one I used in this red beans recipe. Keeping this dish vegan with its texture intact allows you to enjoy the natural great taste of the beans along with the complimentary seasonings.
Though cooked around 2 hours this is done before the beans break down into creaminess. Traditional Southern recipes for butter beans are cooked super long to a creamy consistency. I went heavy on the smoked paprika and added dried smoked chilis to replicate the smokiness. Most butter beans recipes call for smoked meat like neck bones, ham hocks, or bacon, and this is how I grew up eating them. Stir occasionally and add water as necessary. Let simmer uncovered on low for about 2 hours. Add the red beans, vegetable stock, and bay leaves. Saute the onions, celery, and garlic until tender (2-3 minutes)Īdd the paprika, cayenne, herbs, salt, and pepper. In a large pot heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Make sure water covers the beans fully by at least an inch. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO MAKE THIS BUTTER BEANS RECIPE Likewise, most Southern butter bean recipes call for dried butter beans that are cooked long and slow netting rich and creamy beans.
Most versions I've had throughout the South have been made similarly. Next day, discard the water Add beans to a large pot Add vegetable broth and sea. Washington's version as I was my MaDear's. Washington's BBQ Restaurant in my neighborhood always made their butter beans with smoked neck bones. More often than not they were cooked with smokey bacon or ham. MOOD MUSICĪs a kid, especially during the Fall, we ate butter beans regularly. When cooked properly, they are smooth and delicious, yet they have a reputation worse than Brussell sprouts. They are a staple crop in Africa and Peru (particularly in the city of Lima after which they're named. Enjoy this healthy bowl of smoky butter beans, a perfect Fall side dish.īutter beans or Lima beans as they're known in certain parts are one of the world's healthiest foods.
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