This comforting side dish transforms humble lima beans into a rich, velvety meal through the addition of earthy mushrooms, crisp celery, and a touch of nutmeg. The creamy sauce binds the ingredients together, creating a luxurious texture that pairs perfectly with roasted meats or hearty breads. Ideal for a cozy dinner or as a sophisticated vegetarian main, this recipe highlights the natural sweetness of the beans while adding depth with sautéed aromatics. It is a simple yet elegant preparation that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with minimal effort and common pantry staples.
Lima Beans & Mushrooms
Description
This comforting side dish transforms humble lima beans into a rich, velvety meal through the addition of earthy mushrooms, crisp celery, and a touch of nutmeg. The creamy sauce binds the ingredients together, creating a luxurious texture that pairs perfectly with roasted meats or hearty breads. Ideal for a cozy dinner or as a sophisticated vegetarian main, this recipe highlights the natural sweetness of the beans while adding depth with saut&# 195;©ed aromatics. It is a simple yet elegant preparation that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with minimal effort and common pantry staples.Ingredients
Directions
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Cook frozen lima beans according to package directions, then drain well.
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Slice the fresh mushrooms and chop the celery into small pieces.
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Dice the onion.
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
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Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped celery to the skillet and cook until tender.
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Stir in the drained lima beans.
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Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir constantly to cook off the raw flour taste.
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Season with salt and nutmeg, stirring to combine evenly.
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Slowly pour in the cream or half & half while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and blends smoothly.
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Transfer the mixture to a serving dish.
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Garnish with a pinch of paprika and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 102.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.1g10%
- Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
- Cholesterol 16.5mg6%
- Sodium 53.4mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.5g4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.8g16%
- Sugars 5.0g
- Protein 5.1g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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