Easy Lima Beans

This easy lima bean recipe transforms a 16-ounce package of frozen baby lima beans into a tasty, low-fat side dish with onion and chicken broth.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 84 Calories

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup water, or as needed to cover

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add onion to the hot pan and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Add lima beans and enough water just to cover. Return to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are tender, about 30 minutes.