Ingredients for Basic Cooked Lima Beans
- 1 cup dried lima beans
- 1 smoked ham hock (about 1 pound)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion
Missing an ingredient for this Basic Cooked Lima Beans? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.
How to Make Basic Cooked Lima Beans
- Rinse 1 cup dried lima beans under cold water.
- Soak lima beans in 4 cups of water for at least 8 hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator.
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the drained lima beans, 1 smoked ham hock (about 1 pound), 1 medium onion (chopped), and 6 cups of fresh water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 30-45 minutes, or until the beans are tender but not mushy. Check for doneness after 30 minutes.
- (Optional) Add 1 medium potato, peeled and diced, during the last 20 minutes of cooking to thicken the liquid.
- Once the beans are cooked through, remove the ham hock and shred the meat. Return the shredded ham to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm as a side dish. Enjoy with cornbread and a fresh salad!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
0g
Carbs
0g
