Lima Bean it up

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Lima beans also know as Butter beans, a legume plant that flourishes in the southern hemisphere of many south American countries, where it is popularly used in plenty of dishes. From Caribbean to Spanish style dish, butter beans are a perfect substitute for meat as protein or a side dish to your meal. It is high in fiber contents and low in fat. Perfect for vegetarians!

Lima beans are not to be consumed raw due to a potential toxic cyanide called Linamarin. It is safe to consume when cooked where the compound is then destroyed.

When I was first introduced to Lima beans it was serve as an added garnish to a Caribbean oxtail dish to thicken the sauce and add more texture. I enjoyed it very much then, so much that I started cooking with Lima beans alone without the animal content needed. It is much more condense when cooked, than the usual red or black beans and it can be instantly added into soups, stews and main entrees.

One cup of Lima beans contain only 216 calories and 1 gram of fat. Yes I said it 1 gram of fat. A perfect combination with avocados, just add a few slices along with your dish to add in more good and healthy fats. Numerous studies suggest that ingesting a sufficient amount of Lima beans can help lower insulin intake for anyone battling diabetes. It may also increase survival rates for breast cancer patients. So eat up!

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Fast, and Super easy to make you will need only 15 minutes. C'mon and get cooking!

Lima Bean it up

Lima Beans

Notes: Lima Beans can be served as a main entree along side rice, quinoa, boiled sweet potatoes/potatoes/yams etc.

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time:15 min

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Ingredients:

1 can of Lima Beans

1 clove of thinly sliced garlic

1/4 cup of sliced onion

1/4 cup of sliced tomatoes

1 tbsp of olive oil

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Seasonings:

Salt and pepper to taste (or cayenne pepper for a spicier taste)

1/2 tsp of chilli

1/2 tsp of oregano

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Directions:

1. Rinse and Drain Lima Beans from can.

2. In a skillet or pan add 2 tbsp. of olive or coconut oil over medium heat.

3. Throw in garlic, onion and tomatoes, stirring occasionally

4. Let it simmer for 1 min

5. Add in Lima Beans and stir until mixture is even.

6. Throw in Seasonings ( salt, pepper, chili, oregano)

7. Stir and cook for 10 minutes

8. Taste

9. Serve

Eat and,

Enjoy!

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Nutritional Points

High in Vitamin C

No cholesterol

Low sodium

High in Fiber

High in Protein

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