Lima beans, also called butterbeans, are a great source of fiber! While lima beans are a great side to any meal, they should not be eaten raw. Try cooking them with onion and garlic for a boost of flavor or incorporate them into a delicious succotash.

Ingredients

8 ears of corn, shucked removed from cob
1 bag of frozen or 2 cups fresh lima beans
1 large zucchini, diced
2 small tomatoes, diced
½ cup chopped red onion
3 Tablespoons olive oil
3 Tablespoons vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Pinch of sugar
½ cup fresh basil, chopped chiffonade style

Nutrition

Calories — 153
Carbs — 25g
Protein — 4g
Fat — 5g
Sodium — 253mg
Fiber —3g

Servings

10 servings

Directions

Cut corn off cob.
Sauté first 5 ingredients in large pan with olive oil on medium heat for 5 minutes until onions are translucent and tomatoes release their juices. Do not brown.
Remove from heat. Add vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and basil.
Serve with fish, chicken or pork.

Recipe compliments of Gail Hermenau, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Master Food Educator, Master Gardener and Master Composter.