When is National Lima Bean Respect Day?
Thursday April 20thNATIONAL LIMA BEAN RESPECT DAY IS a DAY OF RESSPECT.
The humble lima bean gets its due on April 20th, on National Lima Bean Respect Day... When cooked, fresh lima beans have a creamy texture. Nevertheless, dried lima beans that were once cooked have a bad reputation due to their graininess. Dry beans can be used to make smooth, buttery lima beans.
First, sort the beans and discard any wrinkled or cracked beans. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with three times as much water as you would have beans. Also discard those beans that float to the top if any beans float to the top. Soak the remaining beans overnight.
The beans were drain and rinse three times on the next day. You want your water to run clear. Add fresh water to the beans and place them in a heavy saucepan. Bring the water to a boil and let simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender. Add them to other dishes and enjoy.
Lima beans are a good source of protein, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. They can also improve energy levels by assisting in the restoration of more iron. As a child, most of us tried lima beans and didn't like them. As adults, it's time to give them a second chance. They are delectable in soups, stews, salads, salad, and casseroles, alone or mixed with other vegetables.
