Lima Bean Pasta Food

CORN AND LIMA BEAN PASTA SALAD WITH CRAB

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Cook the lima beans in the boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Add the corn and continue to cook until the corn is tender, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the beans and corn to a colander with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl.
• Add the crabmeat, celery, chives and parsley to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

CREAMY LIMA-BEAN SOUP WITH PASTA AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Place peppers, skin sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 4 inches from heat until charred, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly; using a paper towel, rub off blackened skins. Coarsely chop peppers; set aside.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and carrots until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add broth, thyme, lima beans, and 2 cups water. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. Stir in basil and lemon juice.
• Working in batches (do not fill container more than halfway), puree soup in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return soup to pan; bring to a boil, and add pasta and reserved peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

LIMA BEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place rotini pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place lima beans in skillet. Season with garlic, tarragon, and salt. Cook and stir until heated through. Toss with cooked rotini and top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

LIMA BEANS PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan, add some salt,and the shell pasta to it.add one teaspoon of oil to it.cook the pasta till it has a bite to it(not raw,neither too soft).drain the water,retaining about 4-5 tablespoons of the pasta water. in a separate saucepan heat oil and add thinly sliced onions,add a little salt and saute till it gets a brown colour (caramelise the onions).
• 2. add the spices and saute for a min or 2. add the tomatoes , lima beans(washed)and frozen peas and cook for 5-7 mins.add the pasta and toss well.remove from heat. preheat the oven to 350*F. add half the amount of bread crumbs and mix.
• 3. place the pasta mixture at the bottom of a dish.
• 4. use half the amount of mozzarella cheese and layer on top of the pasta mixture
• 5. add another layer of pasta mixture. layer the remaining amount of bread crumbs on top.
• 6. layer the remaining amount of cheese on top. bake for 20 mins or till the cheese melts completely.

HEART HEALTHY LIMA BEAN PESTO & PASTA

Steps:

• Into a running food processor place lima beans and garlic add arugula, basil and cheeses. Pulse to blend.
• Slowly add oil through feed tube to make a nice paste.
• Season with salt and sriracha sauce to your heat level.
• Toss on to hot cooked cavatappi pasta.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese and watch it disappear.

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PASTA WITH LIMA BEANS AND SWISS CHARD

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan set on high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley, onion, lima beans and prosciutto or ham.
• Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the garlic begins to brown and the onion is soft, about 5-6 minutes.
• Stir in the wine and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
• Add the chicken stock, cream, salt and pepper and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.
• Add the Swiss chard or spinach leaves to the sauce about 2 minutes before it's done, stirring well.
• While the sauce is simmering, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until just tender.
• Drain the pasta well and return it to the pot.
• Pour the sauce over the pasta and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat, stir in cheese and serve.

PASTA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender and golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper and stir 1 minute. Add squash and lima beans and sauté 3 minutes. Add 2 cups broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Return to pot. Add squash mixture to pasta. Toss to blend, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to moisten if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place cooked pasta in a large bowl, add peppers, onions, tomatillo, corn and lima beans. Place vinegar and chipotle peppers in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add olive oil until emulsified and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the salad with the dressing and add cilantro.

LIMA BEANS WITH BACON AND ONION

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon, over medium until crisp and fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. To skillet add medium yellow onion, diced small, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add frozen lima beans, thawed and season with cars salt and ground pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lima beans are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in bacon and sherry vinegar. Serve warm or at room temperature.