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Sweet Onion and Apricot Lima Beans
Buttery lima beans simmered with sweet onions, dried apricots, and honey—savory-sweet and versatile as a warm side or chilled relish.
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup dry baby lima beans, or one (15-ounce) can (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium sweet onion (such as Walla Walla) (sliced)
- 1 cup sliced dried apricots
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups Water
- ½ cup honey
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Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, place the beans in 3 cups of water. Soak overnight, or boil for 2 minutes and let stand for 1 hour.
- Drain the beans, then combine them with the onion, apricots, salt, and water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beans are very tender but not mushy.
- Add the honey and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Serve as a hot dish or cold relish with turkey, chicken, or pork.
More about Sweet Onion and Apricot Lima Beans
Sweet onion and tart apricots complement the buttery taste of lima beans. This can be served hot, as a side dish, or cold, as a relish.
Posted:
November 1, 2020
Updated:
November 10, 2025
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