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Side Dish Recipe: Greek-Style Lima Beans

Published on August 06, 2026
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Side Dish Recipe: Greek-Style Lima Beans
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 ounce feta cheese
  • Salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and garlic. Allow garlic to soften for about 1 minute. Mix in the lima beans, water, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 tablespoon mint and a three-fingered pinch of salt. Bring mixture to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat and cook for 17 to 20 minutes until beans are tender.
  2. Remove from heat and mix in remaining herbs, lemon zest and black pepper to taste. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and crumble feta on top.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 06, 2026
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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