Basic Cooked Lima Beans

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This is a basic recipe for limas. From here you can make soup, casseroles, etc. Just do a search for lima bean recipes in your favorite search engine.

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Steps

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Soak lima beans according to package directions.

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Place beans , ham hock and onion in pot.

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Cook beans according to package directions.

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Taste a bean to make sure cooked through.

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Cook until tender.

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You can also add a small chopped potatoe to the pot when you cook beans.

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This will help thicken liquid and all you need is a pan of cornbread and a salad with this.

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Ingredients

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lima beans, ham hock, onion