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butter beans stew lima

The Perfect Butter Beans Stew

Gourmandelle.com
This butter beans stew recipe is a cherished family tradition that I learned from my mother and have continued to prepare with love over the years.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine European, Romanian
Servings 6 people
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 500 g Lima Beans soaked overnight
  • 2 onions diced
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 4 tbsps fresh tarragon chopped
  • 2 tbsps sweet paprika
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ⅓ tsp ground pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil the beans for 2 hours (half this time if previously soaked). Change the water at least 2 times. Don't skip this step! Beans are hard to digest and if you didn't soak them overnight they will release bad enzymes into the boiling water, which will cause bloating.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot.
  • Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the drained beans.
  • Add water just enough to cover the beans.
  • Add bay leaves, pepper, salt, fresh tarragon, chopped garlic and paprika.
  • Cook for half an hour.
  • Serve and enjoy this flavorful dish!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 681mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1350IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beans, stew, tarragon
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