Baby Butter Beans
 
Baby Butter Lima Beans are a dwarf variety of lima bean, about 1/2 inch long, with a thin, yellowish-white skin and a creamy texture. Sometimes called "sieva beans," these tasty little beans are a popular ingredient in Southern cooking, especially the classic succotash.
In addition to being rich in fiber, lima beans are an excellent source of molybdenum, a trace mineral that can help those who are sensitive to sulfite preservatives in food and wine
Lima beans must be cooked before eating, as they contain a toxin that is neutralized by cooking
 
Basic Prep
Carefully sort beans and rinse thoroughly. Place in a large pot and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour, until tender.
 
Suggested Uses
Perfect tossed with corn and cream in the classic Southern dish succotash
Their mild flavor and creamy texture make them ideal for cooking with savory accents like bacon or ham hocks
Delicious in fresh vegetable soups
Shine a spotlight on the beans themselves by simply tossing with olive oil and herbs
 
Description
Baby Butter Lima Beans (Phaseolus lunatus) are a dwarf variety of lima bean, flat and about 1/2 inch long with a faint seashell pattern radiating out from the inner seam.
The thin, yellowish-white skin allows it to cook quickly.
The bean's name comes from its butter-like color, sweet, rich flavor and creamy texture. Baby Butter Lima Beans are also referred to as "sieva beans," or sometimes simply "butter beans."
They are grown across the Southern United States, and are a key ingredient in several regional Southern recipes.
The plant reaches its peak harvest in late summer.
Baby Butter Lima Beans are members of the larger family of legumes, plants used for their edible seeds and pods that boast a high nutrient density with low-maintenance production and storage.
They contain high levels of protein, essential minerals and fiber while maintaining a low level of fats.
Known as a high-quality, inexpensive source of protein and nutrition, they have become diet staples in many cultures and are now widely produced in Asia, Europe and North America.
 
Storage & handling
Store in a dry, cool place.
 
Ingredients
Lima baby butter beans.