Garlic Parmesan Lima Beans Recipes

Steps:

• Toast 3 sliced garlic cloves and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a large skillet with olive oil. Add salt, then stir in a 10-ounce box of thawed frozen lima beans; cook about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat; add halved cherry tomatoes, sliced basil and a splash of white wine vinegar. Drizzle with olive oil and top with shaved parmesan cheese.
• Photograph By Antonis Achilleos

Steps:

• In large skillet, melt margarine with oil.
• Add garlic and saute until lightly browned.
• Add green beans, toss to coat.
• Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Saute to desired tenderness (8-10 minutes).
• Place in serving bowl and toss with parmesan.
• Sprinle with colored or flaked sea salt for added flavor & beautiful presentation.

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the lima beans and garlic and simmer until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool slightly (the beans should be warm but not hot).
• Pulse the lima beans, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a food processor until just combined. With the motor running, pour in the olive oil and process until incorporated but still slightly chunky. Transfer to a bowl and top with the bacon. Serve warm or at room temperature with pita chips and/or vegetable sticks.
• Buy lima beans frozen: They're bright green and buttery tasting. The olive-colored, mushy lima beans you remember from childhood were probably canned.

Steps:

• Into a running food processor place lima beans and garlic add arugula, basil and cheeses. Pulse to blend.
• Slowly add oil through feed tube to make a nice paste.
• Season with salt and sriracha sauce to your heat level.
• Toss on to hot cooked cavatappi pasta.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese and watch it disappear.

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
• Core tomatoes, then halve crosswise. Stud the cut side of each half with garlic slivers, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (total). Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in a lightly oiled shallow baking pan, then drizzle evenly with 1 tablespoon oil. Roast until just soft and wilted, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While tomatoes roast, cook beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool slightly, about 10 minutes. When beans are cool enough to handle, gently slip off skins. Coarsely chop beans and roasted tomatoes, then toss with basil, remaining tablespoon oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and lemon juice (to taste).
• Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas). If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine charcoal heat. It is medium-hot when you can hold your hand there for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce to moderate setting.
• Pat fish dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using gas grill, turning over once, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total.
• Serve fish topped with bean and roasted tomato sauce.

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , Place beans in a large saucepan; add bay leaves and water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until beans are tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add next 6 ingredients. Stir in drained beans and remaining oil; toss to combine. Sprinkle with additional parsley.

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat; cook onions until soft, 3- 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in spices, tomatoes, and lima beans and cook for 10- 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add lima beans and cook; stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, then drain again, and pat dry with paper towels.
• Transfer lima beans to a bowl.
• Stir in oil, lemon zest and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide among four serving plates and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Steps:

• "Snap" and remove the "strings" from the beans.
• Combine the beans with enough water to cover in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until "tender-crisp.".
• Drain and plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to immediately stop the cooking; drain.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil to medium heat and saute the garlic, with the salt and pepper.
• Add the lemon juice, beans and mix well.
• Saute until all is heated through.
• Before serving, sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.