Lima beans

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Originally domesticated in South America, Lima beans, are also known as butter beans. Brought to Europe by Spanish explorers, they were found throughout South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Lima beans are flat in shape and the largest of the white beans family. They have a slightly floury texture and a sweet flavour.

• Nutritional Info

  GRAMS PER SERVE	50
  SERVES PER PACK	20
  	PER SERVE	PER 100g
  ENERGY	707.5kJ	1415kJ
  PROTEIN	10.7g	21.4g
  FAT, TOTAL	0.05g	0.1g
  SATURATED	0.05g	0.1g
  CARBOHYDRATE	22.15g	44.3g
  SUGARS	4.25g	8.5g
  SODIUM	9mg	18mg

• Ingredients
  Lima beans
• Health Benefits
  They are a good source of Manganese, a trace element that contributes to bone formation and protects cells from free radicals. Lima beans are also a source of protein and provide all eight essential amino acids required for maintaining a healthy diet. Lima beans fibre content could help prevent blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal.
• Country Of Origin
  Product of USA
• Storage Instructions
  Store in a cool dry area away from direct sunlight
• How To Use
  They are great to throw into soups and succotash, but for something different, try pureeing with garlic and fresh herbs and use as a delicious, healthy spread or dip. The heartiness of lima beans make them a great soup bean, especially when added to a soup that features root vegetables such as carrots, turnips, beets, and/or rutabagas. For a twist on the traditional Native American dish succotash, try making lima bean burritos!  Fill corn tortillas with lima beans and corn kernels, and then top with chopped tomatoes, avocado and scallions. Delicioso!