Lima Beans
How to store

Lima Beans

Also known as: butter beans
Pod Vegetables
Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 2-3 days

Refrigerated (in Pods)

  1. Store in perforated plastic bag or open container
  2. Refrigerate
  3. Do not shell until ready to use
  4. Keep away from ethylene producers
Freezing freezing method 6-8 months

Blanched and Frozen (Shelled)

  1. Shell beans and blanch briefly
  2. Cool in ice bath and drain
  3. Pack in freezer bags
  4. Best for cooked dishes

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Revival Tips

Slightly dried pods can still be shelled; use beans in cooked dishes.

Fun Facts

  • Lima beans are named after Lima, Peru; they're also called butter beans for their creamy texture when cooked.