Lima Bean (Dried & Mature)

Dried lima beans — sometimes called butter beans in Australia — are large, flat legumes with a distinctively creamy, starchy texture and a mild, buttery flavour. They’re one of the most substantial beans you can cook with.

They shine in slow-cooked dishes like casseroles, baked beans, and hearty soups, where their size and texture hold up well. They’re also excellent braised in tomato sauce in the Greek style (gigantes plaki), or simply dressed with olive oil and herbs as a side dish.

Dried lima beans require soaking before cooking and take longer than most beans to become fully tender. The effort is rewarded with a rich, satisfying result that’s hard to replicate with smaller beans.