Chef Joey Z's Slow Cooker Limas Vegan

Get ready to enjoy a hearty, plant-based comfort dish with Chef Joey Z's Slow Cooker Limas Vegan! This easy, yet flavorful recipe transforms simple ingredients like dried large lima beans, vibrant carrots, celery, and garlic into a soul-warming masterpiece. Cooked low and slow in a fragrant vegetable broth infused with smoked paprika, thyme, and a hint of bay leaf, these creamy beans are perfect for cozy nights. With just 20 minutes of prep and no-fuss slow cooker convenience, this dish is ideal for busy days while delivering big on flavor. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, it’s a wholesome vegan meal that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or your favorite grain. Perfect for fans of budget-friendly, nutrient-rich, and satisfying recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried large lima beans
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 medium carrots
• 2 medium celery stalks
• 4 large garlic cloves
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried lima beans thoroughly under cool water and soak them overnight in a large bowl of water.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the soaked lima beans, and set them aside.

Step 3

Peel and dice the onion. Peel and slice the carrots into rounds. Dice the celery stalks. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a slow cooker. Add the soaked lima beans, minced garlic, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Stir all the ingredients together gently to combine evenly.

Step 7

Set the slow cooker to 'Low' and cook for 6 hours. Alternatively, you can cook on 'High' for 3-4 hours, but cooking on 'Low' will yield a creamier texture.

Step 8

Once the beans are tender and the flavors have melded, remove the bay leaf from the slow cooker.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy as a main dish or alongside your favorite grains or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2354.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2510.8

Total Fat 43.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6015.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 421.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 115.1g	0%
Total Sugars 77.1g
Protein 128.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 766.5mg	0%
Iron 43.9mg	0%
Potassium 11654.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.1%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 65.0%