Lima beans are delicious! If you've never tried them then you are definitely missing out. While not many people list lima beans as their favorite food, they are definitely up there when it comes to the top Southern sides. They pair nicely with many other Southern dishes and they are simple to make.
Still not convinced that lima beans are a must-try recipe? Check out these amazing Southern lima bean dishes to see just how tasty they can be. Be sure to try them out for yourself, too!
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1. Georgia style lima beans (h/t Collard Valley Cooks)
Lima beans are absolutely delicious, especially when butter is involved. Watch how this delicious bean transforms into a tasty side dish.
Lima beans are absolutely delicious, especially when butter is involved. Watch how this delicious bean transforms into a tasty side dish.
2. Southern-style lima beans with bacon
Lima beans and bacon are an irresistible match! I like to serve these alongside roasted or grilled meats at family gatherings, but I am just as likely to cook up a pot for an easy dinner when I’m home alone. Get the full recipe here.
Lima beans and bacon are an irresistible match! I like to serve these alongside roasted or grilled meats at family gatherings, but I am just as likely to cook up a pot for an easy dinner when I’m home alone. Get the full recipe here.
3. Country style lima beans (h/t Everyday Mom's Meals)
This is an excellent recipe if you are cooking frozen lima beans. It still has all the incredible flavor, but takes half the time to prepare.
This is an excellent recipe if you are cooking frozen lima beans. It still has all the incredible flavor, but takes half the time to prepare.
4. Easy lima beans (h/t Ahead of Thyme)
If you're intimidated about cooking your first pot of lima beans, then this is a great place to start. It's an easier alternative than some of the more involved recipes.
If you're intimidated about cooking your first pot of lima beans, then this is a great place to start. It's an easier alternative than some of the more involved recipes.
5. Whipped lima beans (h/t Basil and Bubbly)
Whipped lima beans is a go-between for ordinary lima beans and mashed potatoes It's a unique side that is sure to get everybody talking.
Whipped lima beans is a go-between for ordinary lima beans and mashed potatoes It's a unique side that is sure to get everybody talking.
6. Cracker barrel lima beans (h/t My Recipe Magic)
If you love the lima beans at the famous restaurant, then you'll be happy to know you can make them yourself in your very own kitchen. This copycat version is spot on!
If you love the lima beans at the famous restaurant, then you'll be happy to know you can make them yourself in your very own kitchen. This copycat version is spot on!
7. Pressure cooker buttery frozen lima beans with bacon (h/t Happier than a Pig in Mud)
Simplify the cooking process by using a handy pressure cooker. The buttery lima beans coupled with the savory bacon makes this dish an instant hit.
Simplify the cooking process by using a handy pressure cooker. The buttery lima beans coupled with the savory bacon makes this dish an instant hit.
8. Creamy lima beans (h/t Bunny's Warm Oven) Your taste buds will go into overload with this one! While most lima bean dishes are buttery, this recipe makes them even creamier. So good!
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