Easy Lima Beans

Diabetic - Diet and Healthy

Baby lima beans are steamed in chicken broth. This is a very tasty lima bean recipe that is also low in fat.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Easy Lima Beans

Ingredients

cooking spray

½ medium onion

finely chopped

1 ½ cups chicken broth

1 (16 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans

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Directions

Step 1

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Saute onions until soft and translucent. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add lima beans and enough water just to cover. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low cover and simmer for 30 minutes until beans are tender.

Nutritional Information

Easy Lima Beans

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 83.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.1g 8%

Carbohydrates: 15.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 17%

Sugars: 1.4g

Vitamin A Iu: 0.2IU

Vitamin C: 5.3mg 9%

Folate: 1.4mcg

Calcium: 21.9mg 2%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 1mg

Potassium: 15.2mg

Sodium: 132.3mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 0.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.