Savory Baked Lima Beans
A hearty and savory-sweet casserole featuring tender lima beans in a tangy tomato-based sauce, topped with crispy bacon. This dish is a classic comfort food side, perfect for potlucks or family dinners.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 259 kcal
Allergen information: may contain fish, gluten, milk, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 2 pcscanned lima bean, 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- 1 pcsyellow onion, medium, finely chopped
- 1 pcsgreen bell pepper, medium, finely chopped
- 0.25 cuplight brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cupketchup
- 1 tspdry mustard powder
- 2 tspworcestershire sauce
- 4 pcsbacon, strips
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
skillet · cutting board · knife · whisk · oven · large mixing bowl · baking dish
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Position a rack in the middle of the oven for even baking.
- 2
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
About 2 min
- 3
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent the vegetables from browning too much.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, dry mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
About 1 min
- 5
Whisk the sauce ingredients until smooth.
About 1 min
- 6
Add the sautéed vegetables, drained lima beans, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the sauce.
About 1 min
- 7
Gently stir everything together until the beans and vegetables are evenly coated.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to mash the beans as you stir.
- 8
Pour the mixture into a 2-quart (or similar 20x20cm) baking dish and spread into an even layer.
About 1 min
- 9
Lay the bacon strips in a single layer over the top of the bean mixture.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: You can cut the bacon strips in half if they are too long for your dish.
- 10
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the bacon is cooked through and crispy.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: If you prefer extra-crispy bacon, you can place the dish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching it closely.
- 11
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the sauce to thicken slightly.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 258.5kcal
- Protein
- 11.3g
- Carbs
- 26.6g
- Fat
- 11.7g
- Fibre
- 4.3g
- Sugar
- 13.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat portions in the microwave or in a 175°C (350°F) oven until warmed through.
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