Butter Beans

What Are Butter Beans?

Butter beans, also known as Lima Beans, are a larger variety of bean, pale white to light yellow in colour when mature. These beans are delicious and soft with a creamier flavour than most, they are both rich and buttery, no doubt resulting in their very appropriate name.

Cooking with Butter Beans

You can use butter beans in substitute of most beans without problem, and because of their large size they absorb much flavour lending themselves very well to Soups, Casseroles and Curries, where they really soak up all the juices, humming with taste!

They make a great addition to dishes that would typically be "Meaty", giving your recipe an additional source of protein and forming a strong base for the rest of your dish to sit on.

Benefits of Butter Beans

They are an excellent source of molybdenum and a very good source of dietary fibre, copper, manganese, folate, phosphorus, protein, potassium, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium and vitamin B6. Adding these to your diet will in no small way ensure that your eating is varied, healthy and yummy.

Storage Instructions:

Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and damp.

Packaging Details:

Eco Friendly 100% Recyclable Packaging. Re-sealable pouch for Long Lasting Freshness!

(Some Large sizes may have non-resealable packaging)

FAQ

Are butter beans the same as lima beans? Yes, butter beans are also known as lima beans. They are a larger variety of bean, pale white to light yellow when mature.

What do they taste like? They are delicious and soft with a creamier flavour than most, both rich and buttery, which is where their name comes from.

What dishes are they good for? Their large size means they absorb a lot of flavour, so they lend themselves well to soups, casseroles and curries. They also work as an additional source of protein in dishes that would typically be meaty.

Where are they from and how do I store them? The country of origin is Peru. Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and damp.

What's In My Butter Beans ?

Ingredients: Butter Beans

Allergen Information: Packed in an environment that handles nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, soya and products containing gluten. For allergens see ingredients in bold.

Suitable for Vegan & Vegetarian diets

Country of Origin: Peru