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A flat, light green or white colored bean with a kidney shape that has a mild flavor and soft texture. Lima Beans are available fresh in the shell, dried, frozen, and processed in the can. Fresh Lima Beans in the shell can have the beans removed by breaking the stem and pulling down to remove the string, which opens the pod so that the beans can be removed by running a finger along the inside of the pod. Fresh beans should be parboiled before using. Dried beans should be soaked over night or to reduce soaking time, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes, then cover and soak for 1 hour. This bean is commonly referred to as a Calico, Madagascar, Butter or Snow bean and they are available as baby or mature beans.
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Fresh Lima Beans
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Dry baby and mature Lima beans

USDA Nutrition Facts

Vegetables, mixed (corn, lima beans, peas, green beans, carrots) canned, no salt added (USDA#43312)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 37
Protein 1g
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrates 7g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 2g
Potassium 138mg
Sodium 26mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Lima beans, thin seeded (baby), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt (USDA#16375)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 126
Protein 8g
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrates 23g
Dietary Fiber 7g
Potassium 401mg
Sodium 239mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt (USDA#16372)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 115
Protein 7g
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrates 20g
Dietary Fiber 7g
Sugars 2g
Potassium 508mg
Sodium 238mg
Cholesterol 0mg

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