Baked Lima Beans Recipe

A heartwarming Christmas tradition! These creamy, flavorful baked lima beans are the perfect side dish for your holiday ham. Tender lima beans simmered in a rich, savory sauce will impress your family and friends. Get ready for a taste of Christmas magic!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 622.6 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Lima Beans

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Butter (not specified in recipe)
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • Dry Mustard (not specified in recipe)
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • Sour Cream (not specified in recipe)
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Thyme (quantity not specified in instructions)
  • fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

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How to Make Baked Lima Beans

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine lima beans, bacon grease, onion, garlic, brown sugar, molasses, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Bake, uncovered, for 105 minutes, or until the lima beans are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir halfway through.
  6. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

57 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

98g

Carbs

23g

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