How to prepare baby lima beans for this paella recipe?

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This paella recipe calls for frozen lima beans, but I only have dried baby lima beans. How should I prepare the lima beans beforehand so that I can treat them as though they were equivalent to the lima beans?

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Best Answer

This really isn't a good substitution. Think of the difference between fresh peas and dried split peas - they are two completely different products. But if you are really set on doing this, simply soak and cook the dried limas like you would any other dried bean, then add the fully cooked lima at the same stage that that recipe calls for the fresh beans.



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Do you need to soak baby lima beans before cooking?

BEST ANSWER: It is not necessary to soak the beans but doing so for about 8 hours can help reduce the cooking time. They will shrivel a bit but should plump up when cooked. Over-soaking/overcooking after soaking will cause the beans to break down so the cooking time can be reduced if you choose to soak the beans.

How long do you soak baby lima beans before cooking?

To prepare the lima beans for cooking, you will need to do the following:
  • pick them over to remove any small stones or debris that may be hiding in your beans.
  • pre soak the beans for at least 8 hours or overnight. This will help the beans cook faster, and remove some of the gassiness from the beans.


    • How do you soak baby lima beans?

    Instructions
  • Rinse beans well and sort through to remove any debris.
  • Place beans in a large saucepan.
  • Add water to cover 2" above the beans. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, cover and let sit 60 minutes.
  • Drain and discard water. Use as directed in your recipe.


    • Why do lima beans need to be soaked?

    Soaking the lima beans is necessary because it helps to remove some of the sugars, which makes the beans easier to digest. The beans need to be soaked in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature because otherwise they will begin to ferment.


    How to make a Pot of Baby Lima Beans ~ Easy \u0026 Delicious



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