Lima beans

Also called butter beans or lima beans, they originate from South America and are moon-shaped, white or green in color. They are eaten when they are unripe, when the beans are not yet coarse or starchy, but have already reached the normal size for the variety.

After cooking it has a mild taste and a unique creamy texture, it cooks quickly and is used for cooking soups, vinaigrettes, saucesCanned and frozen in its natural form.