Danish Lima Beans
Elevate your side dish game with Danish Lima Beans, a creamy, comforting recipe that brings a taste of Scandi-style simplicity to your table. Tender lima beans are simmered with fragrant bay leaf, sautéed onions, and a rich combination of butter and heavy cream, then finished with a sprinkle of fresh dill for a burst of herbaceous flavor. This dish pairs slow cooking with simple ingredients to achieve a velvety texture and heartwarming taste. Perfect as a main dish for plant-based diners or as a luxurious side for hearty roasts, this one-pot delight is both versatile and easy to make. Whether you're looking for a unique take on comfort food or exploring traditional Danish recipes, this creamy lima bean recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried lima beans
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons white pepper
- 6 cups water
Instructions
Rinse the dried lima beans in a colander under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
Place the lima beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Allow them to soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before cooking.
In a large pot, add the soaked and drained lima beans, 6 cups of water, bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45–60 minutes or until the beans are tender.
While the beans cook, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Once the lima beans are tender, drain them, remove the bay leaf, and return them to the pot.
Add the sautéed onions, the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, heavy cream, fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and white pepper to the pot with the beans. Stir to combine.
Cook the mixture over low heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are creamy and fully coated in the sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve the Danish Lima Beans warm, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh dill on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.9 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.6 g | 383% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 2568 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.1 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 78.5 g | 280% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 87.7 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 459 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 30.6 mg | 170% | |
| Potassium | 7096 mg | 151% | |
*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.
