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QuestionAre there any other ways to use lima beans?Chef Sasha Reyes is the Executive Chef and Owner of Artisan Personal Chefs. With over 20 years of food industry experience, she specializes in private dinner parties, custom sports nutrition plans for professional athletes, and cooking lessons. Chef Reyes graduated from Arizona Culinary Institute in 2011 with a degree in Culinary Arts, Baking, and Restaurant Management.Consider incorporating lima beans into your pasta dishes for a delightful culinary experience. Their inherent rich flavor truly shines when paired with pasta, making it a highly enjoyable way to savor lima beans.
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QuestionI soaked my Lima beans overnight, but the skin did not open. What went wrong?Community AnswerNothing went wrong. Sometimes they split and other times they don't. Your dish will actually turn out nicer if they don't split.
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QuestionWhy did the skin come off of my lima beans after I soaked them?Community AnswerThe skin is more absorbant than the rest of the bean. When you soaked them, the water saturated the skin more than the bean which caused it to peel off. It may not look pretty, but it should taste fine.
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QuestionWhat do I do if my beans won't absorb water?Community AnswerCut one open, if water spills out then you are okay to eat them. If not, smell them. If they smell bad, they are out of date.
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QuestionHow do I cook lima beans without overnight soaking?Community AnswerYou could bring them to a boil in a pot of water then turn off the heat and leave them for an hour. This will give you an accelerated soak. Then you can cook them normally.
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QuestionShould I drain the juice when the beans are cooked?Community AnswerNo. Just cook the juice down until its turns a little thick. The juice will add to and enhance the flavor of your beans.
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QuestionWhat if you don't soak the Lima beans. Will they cook?Community AnswerThey'll cook, but the texture won't be pleasant.
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QuestionDo I have to cook them right away after soaking or can it be a day later?Kaitlyn WislangCommunity AnswerYou can leave dried lima beans soaking for up to 24 hours. It's best to cook them straight after they finish soaking.
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QuestionWhat ingredients and how much do I add to cook lima beans?Kaitlyn WislangCommunity AnswerTo cook lima beans, all you need is the lima beans (whether these are dried, frozen, or fresh), and water.
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QuestionWhy are the beans hard after cooking?Kaitlyn WislangCommunity AnswerThe lima beans should be tender after they have cooked. Try cooking them for a bit longer, and keep an eye on them so that you know when they turn tender.
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QuestionIs it safe to eat fresh Lima beans if they hand a sprout growing out?Kaitlyn WislangCommunity AnswerNo, it's best to avoid eating sprouting lima beans as they can be difficult for your body to break down.
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QuestionWhat can I do to get my baby lima beans soft? I soaked and cooked them per the instructions.Community AnswerMake sure you soak the beans for a full 12 hours before you cook them.
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QuestionHow long do I cook lima beans after soaking them?Community AnswerAround 35 minutes on low heat until the stock is thick and not watery.
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QuestionDo I just put drained lima beans in a heated pan without any water?Community AnswerNo. You have to put enough water to cover by 2-3 inches (4 cups per pound of beans).
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QuestionI soaked my beans for two days. Is that okay? My beans have a funny smell to them. Should I throw them away?Community AnswerDid you soak them in the refrigerator? If not, they have started to ferment which will cause the odd smell. I would throw them away and start over.
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