Tasty Lima Bean Recipes

Lima beans, also known as butter beans, are a protein-packed source of fiber associated with better blood sugar control, heart health, and weight loss.

Are you ready to add them to your diet? This week, we have a selection of easy and delicious recipes to help you do just that!

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Summer Lima Bean and Roasted Corn Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve the lima bean salad with your favorite grilled protein. Fresh watermelon for dessert and grilled Brussels sprouts would finish the meal nicely.

75% fiber foods – red onion, lima beans, corn, grape tomatoes, cucumber, chopped parsley, Brussels sprouts, watermelon
25% foods – dressing, grill proteins: chicken/fish/tofu/meat

Recipe Note: Use only enough dressing for flavor to lower the fat in this meal.  

Greek Baked Lima Beans

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Plate these beans over 1/2 cup brown rice for a delicious supper. Grilled veggies would make a nice addition if you want a more substantial meal. Pick your own 25% item.

75% fiber foods – brown rice, grilled veggies, lima beans, garlic, onion, diced tomatoes, tomato paste
25% foods – olive oil, your choice!

Sweet Potato, Lima Beans and Burrata Cheese Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: This salad is a great lunch option. Serve it over a bed of spinach with a side of your favorite fruit. If you don't have burrata cheese, use mozzarella.

75% fiber foods – sweet potatoes, garlic, lima beans, fresh parsley, spinach, fruit
25% foods – cheese, olive oil

Easy Lima Beans

Make it a Full Plate Meal: This side is a wonderful accompaniment to grilled salmon or tofu. Serve with healthy slaw and a cup of blackberries.  

75% fiber foods – onions, garlic, lima beans, carrots, slaw veggies, blackberries
25% foods – salmon/tofu, dressing

Whipped Lima Beans

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Try these lima beans instead of mashed potatoes. Serve with a tossed salad, grilled chicken or tempeh, and steamed carrots. 

75% fiber foods – salad, carrots, lima beans, garlic, fresh rosemary, tempeh
25% foods – chicken, marinade

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.