Quick Baby Lima Beans
Quick Baby Lima Beans bring tender, buttery beans simmered with sweet sautéed onion in a light chicken broth for a cozy, homestyle taste. The broth reduces to a savory glaze that clings to each bean, making this a comforting side for weeknight dinners or holiday plates alike.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Baby Lima Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and heat it over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion to the hot pan and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
- 4
Add the lima beans and enough water to just cover them.
- 5
Return to a boil, then lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 304.19 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 5.52 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 18.9 g 7%
- Total Fat 22.97 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 1.64 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.67 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 435.28 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 5.15 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 1.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 32.64 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.38 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 289.32 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 6.4 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.39 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick Baby Lima Beans is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Cooking Spray, Lima Beans, and Water. Each serving provides about 304.19 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Baby Lima Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Cooking Spray, Lima Beans, Water, Yellow Onion. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Baby Lima Beans?
- About 45 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 304.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Baby Lima Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Quick Baby Lima Beans healthy?
- Quick Baby Lima Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 304.19 calories and 5.52 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 435.28 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.64 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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