Their texture, too, can pose a challenge. As I surveyed lima bean preferences recently, texture surfaced as the common thread, regardless of preparation or source, and one person’s love (“so ...

Despite their similar appearance, the soybeans used in edamame and lima beans are not the same legume. They differ in size, taste, texture, and use.

Lima beans were first recorded in the Americas, both North and South. In fact, lima beans are so ingrained in Peruvian culture, they date back to the 15th century!

In a 3-quart soup pot or cast-iron casserole (with a lid that fits), heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the onions and garlic over medium-low heat until softened, about 10 minutes.

This weeknight-friendly lima bean and corn soup with andouille is full of flavor, and, if you don’t like them, it might change your mind about those limas.

Shell the beans. Add the bouquet garni to about 6 cups water in a 2-quart sauce pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a strong simmer and add the lima beans.

And for her, “lima beans and butter beans are not necessarily interchangeable”: The former refers to the larger white beans, and the latter refers to the green baby beans.

Lima bean, butter bean, double bean, sieva bean: Whatever you call it, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension hopes you'll soon eat more. Though often overlooked, limas are low in fat and high ...