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!

Lima beans grow in pods. They're a great source of fiber, protein, and other nutrients. They can also help with your heart health, brain health, digestive health, and many other things.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

On the menu, there’s lima beans in every course. Starting with an heirloom tomato stack with a mixture of heirloom lima beans, creamed corn, and fried green tomatoes. For the entree, confit of ...