Lima Beans and Carrots
I am very excited about this recipe. Since we try to have 1 plant based meal a day, I am always looking to create simple, fast and easy vegan recipes.
This is an adaption of my Chicken and Carrots recipe. Lima beans were easily substituted for the chicken with success!
Ingredients:
1 lbs. Lima beans (about 3 cups)
2 cups carrots, sliced on the diagonal, or use baby carrots. I personally do not like baby carrots, as I feel they are less flavorful and crisp.
12 cloves garlic, peeled and whole
6 cups wine, broth or water.
1 teaspoon thyme, or use fresh oregano at the end of the cooking
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
Place beans, carrots and garlic in pot. Add salt, pepper, thyme and water water. Cook on low.
Crock pot: Cook on low until done. Less water is required. Adjust seasoning.
Stove top: bring to boil and let simmer until done. Adjust seasoning.
Pressure Cooker: 12 minutes to pressure and then release the pressure quickly by running cold water over the lid when done. Adjust seasoning.
I call this maximum taste for minimal effort. A winner!
Here are the pictures:
Everyone liked it. I am so happy!
Enjoy!
Sounds good. Thank you for inspiration .)
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Enjoy! It is one of those simple and good recipes. Enjoy!
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It’s a great idea to plan for plant based meals in one’s ongoing rotations. It is a healthy option and offers the GI tract a break from traditional eating.
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Agreed. I think it’s much healthier to limit animal protein. I believe in 1 plant based meal a day and red meat only once a week. In addition, I prefer to eat complex carbohydrates, and avoid refined sugars and flours. It’s a bit draconian, but I think it is so much healthier on so many levels.
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It is certainly an approach that is praised by most in the nutrition and health industry.
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I know. But, I really try to live it.
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I call those butter beans, and I love them! It looks delicious!
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Lovely recipe, thank you!
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Enjoy! 😊
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Thank you!
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I have a new crock pot- I am going to try this.
susie
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I love my crockpot. You will see, this really tastes great and it’s very easy too. Enjoy!
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And the spices are so minimalistic.
How many hours in the crock pot though ?
Susie
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It was in for a long time. At least 8 hours.But, it depends on your crockpot.
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What a neat recipe. I never would’ve thought about carrots and Lima beans. It sounds really great. Thank you!
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Fast & easy with maximum taste for minimum fuss.
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Even better! 😊
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Agreed!
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Sounds so good
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So simple, and such a hit! No one even missed the chicken.
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