Sarasota's Spicy Garlic and Bacon Lima Beans
Elevate your side dish game with Sarasota's Spicy Garlic and Bacon Lima Beans—a bold, flavor-packed recipe that transforms humble lima beans into a showstopping treat. Tender lima beans are coated in a rich garlic-butter sauce spiced with red chili flakes for just the right kick, while crispy crumbled bacon adds smoky depth to every bite. Simmered in chicken broth for extra savoriness and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish is the perfect balance of heat, texture, and irresistible flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or hearty mains. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings, this lima bean recipe will become a favorite addition to your culinary repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups lima beans, fresh or frozen
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
1. If using fresh lima beans, rinse them thoroughly and set aside. If using frozen lima beans, thaw them according to package instructions.
Step 2
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Step 3
3. Discard most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons behind for added flavor.
Step 4
4. Add the unsalted butter to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease and melt it over medium heat.
Step 5
5. Stir in the minced garlic and red chili flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 6
6. Add the lima beans to the skillet and stir to coat them in the garlic and butter mixture.
Step 7
7. Pour in the chicken broth, and sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the lima beans. Stir to combine.
Step 8
8. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer the lima beans for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the liquid reduces too much, add a splash more chicken broth or water to prevent sticking.
Step 9
9. Once the lima beans are tender and have absorbed the flavors, remove the skillet from the heat.
Step 10
10. Stir in the crumbled bacon and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 11
11. Transfer the lima beans to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Step 12
12. Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1147.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1472.3 |
| Total Fat 55.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 27.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 140.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2581.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 168.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 56.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.7g | |
| Protein 83.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 333.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4255.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories