Crock Pot Lima Beans
Transform your mealtime with this comforting and effortless Crock Pot Lima Beans recipe! Perfectly tender lima beans are slow-cooked with smoky ham, savory onions, fragrant garlic, and a medley of spices in a rich chicken broth, creating a dish that’s both hearty and satisfying. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this recipe is ideal for busy days or when you’re craving a home-cooked meal without the hassle. The optional addition of butter adds a luscious creaminess, while a hint of paprika and a bay leaf elevate the flavor profile. Serve these creamy lima beans as a savory side or alongside warm, crumbly cornbread for a soul-soothing main dish. Easy, nutritious, and packed with down-home flavor—your family will savor every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried lima beans
- 1 piece (or cup, if diced) ham hock or diced ham
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 (optional) bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon (optional for richness) butter
Instructions
Rinse the dried lima beans thoroughly under cold water and inspect them to remove any debris or bad beans.
In a bowl, soak the lima beans in enough water to cover them by 2 inches. Let them soak overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before cooking.
In a Crock Pot, combine the soaked and rinsed lima beans, ham hock or diced ham, diced onion, minced garlic, and chicken broth.
Stir in the salt, black pepper, paprika, and bay leaf (if using).
Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the lima beans are tender and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If desired, stir in a tablespoon of butter for extra richness just before serving.
Serve the lima beans warm as a side dish or pair them with cornbread for a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.9 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 7992 mg | 347% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.1 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 89.5 g | 320% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.0 g | ||
| Protein | 149.3 g | 299% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 556 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 40.2 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 9974 mg | 212% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
