DRIED LIMA BEANS, BAKED
This comforting baked lima bean recipe offers a taste of classic, home-style cooking. The beans are simmered until tender and then baked with a flavorful sauce, creating a rich and satisfying dish. The recipe features dried lima beans, a simple flour-based sauce, and savory seasonings, resulting in a hearty and delicious meal. Serve this dish as a side or a vegetarian main course.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Dried Lima Beans
- Water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally poultry or beef fat. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1 cup Bean Broth
Instructions
- 1Wash the dried lima beans. Place them in a large bowl and cover with water. Let soak overnight (at least 8 hours). Drain the beans. Add fresh water to a pot, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until the beans are tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add salt and paprika during the last 15 minutes of simmering.
- 2In a skillet, heat the butter (or vegetable shortening) over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns light brown. Add 1 cup of the bean broth and the cooked beans. Simmer for a few minutes. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Add more bean broth if needed during baking.