¿Qué es Butter Beans?
A large, creamy white bean with a mild, buttery flavor and soft texture, also known as lima beans.
"The unsung hero of creamy texture and subtle richness in comfort food."
¿A qué sabe Butter Beans?
Mild, Starchy, Earthy, Nutty (subtle)
- Taste
- Mild, buttery, slightly starchy, earthy
- Texture
- Creamy, soft, mealy
- Aroma
- Mild, earthy
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Global Production
Over 2 million tons annually (lima beans)
Protein per cup (cooked)
11.6 grams
Storage Tip
Store dried beans for 1-2 years, cooked beans 3-5 days refrigerated.
Información Nutricional
Per 1/2 cup (cooked, 90g)El Secreto del Chef
For extra creamy butter beans, reserve some cooking liquid and mash a portion of the beans before stirring them back into the dish.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Butter Beans
El mejor sustituto para Butter Beans es Cannellini Beans, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Very similar creamy texture and mild flavor, ideal for many recipes.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Cannellini Beans Mejor | 1:1 | Very similar creamy texture and mild flavor, ideal for many recipes. |
| Great Northern Beans | 1:1 | Also creamy and mild, slightly smaller, good for soups and stews. |
| Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) | 1:1 | Offers a different flavor but similar bulk and protein in stews or salads. |
| Navy Beans | 1:1 | Smaller, but mild and creamy, good for mashing or thickening. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Butter Beans
- For dried, look for uniform, unblemished beans.
- Canned should be low sodium.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Butter Beans?
- Ham
- bacon
- corn
- collard greens
- herbs (sage
- thyme)
- tomato.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Butter Beans?
Mild, Starchy, Earthy, Nutty (subtle) Mild, earthy
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Butter Beans?
El mejor sustituto es Cannellini Beans (1:1). Very similar creamy texture and mild flavor, ideal for many recipes.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Butter Beans?
For dried, look for uniform, unblemished beans. Canned should be low sodium.
