Frozen butterbeans give summer-fresh flavor to holiday menus.
TheseSouthern-stylebutterbeans are flavored with brown sugar, onion, and crispbaconand offer the convenience of frozen butterbeans.
With just 10 minutes of active time, theseslow-cookedbutterbeans are mostly hands-off, and totally worth the wait.
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They originated in Lima, Peru (their namesake), where theyve been growing for over 9000 years.
Young lima beans, also called baby lima beans, are tender and more mild than their larger counterparts.
For home-style baby lima beans, substitute 1 (16-oz.)
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package frozen baby lima beans for butterbeans and proceed with the recipe as directed.
What Do Butterbeans Taste Like?
The creamy color and texture of butterbeans account for their name.
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They easily soak up flavors and sauces for a flavorful meal, no matter what you pair them with.
package frozen baby lima beans for butterbeans.
Proceed with recipe as directed.
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Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave until hot throughout.
Pair with crusty bread, rice, cornbread or anyvegetable sides.
Cook onions:
Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
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Remove all but 2 tablespoons of thebacon grease.
(Reserve extra drippings for another use.)
Add onions and saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add water:
Stir in 3 cups water.
Stir in salt and pepper.
Serve with a slotted spoon.
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Recipe Update
We retested this recipe in October 2023 after several critical reader reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cooked butterbeans can be refrigerated for up to five days and reheated before serving.
you’re able to also cut back on the sugar, if needed, and adjust to taste.
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