Doin' Some Cookin'... Spanish-Style Gigante Beans

Lima beans, a.k.a. Butter Beans have an incredibly silky texture that maintain their shape through various cooking methods. These beans are an excellent source of complex carbs, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and iron.

Served these beans up as a side dish with pork carnitas and the flavors went together beautifully. So darn delicious!!

Spanish-Style Gigante Beans

Adapted From: Better Homes and Gardens Magazine October 2015 

Makes 8 Servings

Stars of the Show:

• 16 oz canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pints cherub tomatoes
• 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads
• 2 bay leaves
• dried parsley, to taste
• 1/2 cup roasted salted almonds, chopped
• sea salt

And Action:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof pot over medium heat. Add tomatoes, onion powder, garlic, peppers, paprika, saffron, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in beans and 2 tsp salt salt. Bring to a boil. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Remove the bay leaves.

Drizzle the beans with 2 tbsp olive oil, parsley, and pinch of salt. Mash lightly with a spoon. Top with almonds. Enjoy!