Butter beans (Lima Beans) are ideal for soups, casseroles, salads and pates. Blend them into your favourite soup recipes for a smooth velvety texture. 

Use in vegan chilli instead of red kidney beans. A 1/2-cup serving of butter beans has 96 calories. Carbohydrates contribute 66 calories, protein accounts for 23 calories and fat provides the remaining 7 calories. 

A serving of butter beans provides 4.8 percent of the daily value for calories, assuming a daily diet of 2,000 calories. A 1/2-cup serving of canned butter beans has 25 percent of the daily value for thiamine. It also has 10 percent of the daily value for vitamin C, 8 percent of the daily value for riboflavin and 2 percent of the daily value for vitamin A. 

How to cook butter beans 

Cover with plenty of water and leave overnight. If in a hurry use boiling water and leave to stand for 2 hours. Drain and cook in fresh water for 1-2 hours or 30 minutes in a pressure cooker 

Add to recipes as instructed 

Ways to use organic butter beans 

• Add to slow cooker stews for stress free 
• Autumnal dinners 
• Use in baking for the perfect brownies 
• Add to desserts for added texture and moisture 
• Make butter bean dip instead of traditional hummus recipes 
• Use in Lebanese style foods with added spices 
• Add to chowder recipes 

Cooking Instructions

1. Soak for 6-8 hours or overnight.
2. Rinse, add to pan and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 60 minutes or until soft.
4. Drain and serve.