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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (73g)

Recipe makes 8 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

2 ham hocks

Calories 62
Calories from Fat 16 (26%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 1.9g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 143mg 5%
Potassium 187mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 9.4g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 2.5g 5%

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Southern Lima Beans With Rice

Recipe #51795 | 3 hours | 1 hour prep | add private note

By: southern chef in louisiana
Jan 17, 2003

I was born and raised in the south, and we eat a lot of beans. Here is a easy and basic lima bean recipe. We've been doing it this way for years. You can use ham hocks, hambones, smoked bacon or smoked sausage for the pork flavor in this dish. Also fresh, frozen or even canned beans can be used--they just won't have to cook as long.

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    I know the bag says to soak the beans overnight, but you really don't have to.
  2. 2
    Wash the beans, and then put them in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes, then turn off the heat, cover and let it sit for 1 hour.
  3. 3
    After the beans have sat, drain the water and sit the beans to the side.
  4. 4
    Add the oil to the pot and sauté the ham hocks and onions together, until onion is clear and tender, add garlic and sauté about 2 minutes more. Add the beans and cover with water.
  5. 5
    Add pepper and salt--only about 1 teaspoon of salt at first.
  6. 6
    Bring to a boil; stir, reduce heat and cover and simmer for about 2 hours.
  7. 7
    Keep checking the water level and stirring every once in a while. Add more water if needed, but not too much.
  8. 8
    Just enough to keep about 1 inch of water above the beans as they cook.
  9. 9
    Cook until beans are tender, adding more salt if needed. The water will turn into a wonderful gravy. Serve over rice.

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From: Stepford Mom

On Jul 3, 2009

Smelled so gross I couldn't eat it. My husband had some and thought they tasted fine, but not his favorite recipe. I followed recipe to a tee.

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    From: BethHallKelley

    On Mar 2, 2009

    I make mine about the same way, except I use 2 onions, 5 garlic cloves and 2-3 stalks of diced celery, I use a ham bone instead of hocks- not much difference. I serve my Lima's over homemade biscuits with a bit of fresh diced yellow onions with salmon patties- a winning combination.

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    From: Braunda

    On Apr 6, 2003

    This is great. I have made lima's before, However I have never added garlic. Plus I have not cooked the Ham Hocks and the onion and garlic together. It sure makes a big difference. Thank You for the wonderful idea and the recipe.

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  • From: Sheri-BDB

    On Apr 8, 2003

    Excellent! I love lima beans and like the first reviewer had never added garlic before. The garlic adds alot of flavor. Thanks for a wonderful southern recipe!

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