By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 4
31 cal · 10 min
No-Cook Lima Beans
Recipe GLPRca0d11ed20d8d3
A simple, refreshing Middle Eastern–inspired starter of thawed frozen lima beans dressed with fruity olive oil, salt, and pepper. Ready in minutes with no cooking required, this wholesome legume dish celebrates the natural flavor and creamy texture of lima beans. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a nutritious appetizer or side.
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Ingredients
10 ounces frozen lima beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
black pepper
Directions
Place the frozen lima beans in a colander and run under cool water for 1–2 minutes, stirring gently, until completely thawed. Drain well and transfer to a serving bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the thawed lima beans and toss gently to coat evenly.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, stirring to combine.
Serve immediately at room temperature, or chill for 30 minutes before serving if desired. Enjoy as a refreshing appetizer.
Comments
This recipe hinges on canned lima beans, which are cheap and available at any Charlotte grocery chain, keeping ingredient costs under $3 total and under $1 per serving. The stated 10-minute time is honest for dumping beans and dressing into a bowl, though the result depends entirely on bean quality—canned lima beans lack the creamy texture of fresh or properly cooked dried beans and need aggressive seasoning to shine. This works as a side dish or cold salad filler on a weeknight, and it reheats fine, but it reads as a stripped-down component rather than a standalone meal; you'll want something else on the plate to justify the lima beans' starchy blandness.
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