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Butter Beans and Ham

Marisa Dooley (author)
Butter Beans and Ham

Butter beans, or lima beans, are creamy and soft, which is how they get their name! These beans are simmered in a rich broth with ham and onions to create a savory and comforting dish. Serve with Garlic Braised Collard Greens and Cornbread for a Southern-inspired meal. This recipe can be made with lima beans cooked at home, or canned lima beans if you are short on time. Using a homemade chicken stock will add more flavor to the dish, but store-bought stock can also be used. 

Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onions diced
10 ounces ham diced
2 cloves garlic crushed
3 cups cooked lima beans
4 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaves
½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
5.0 1 review

Jes…

Jul 23, 2024

Every now and then, I crave Lima beans. This dish is delicious, hearty and fairly easy. I would definitely return to this recipe.