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Lima beans (butter beans) have a creamy, buttery texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. Available as baby limas (smaller, more tender) or large limas, they're rich in potassium and molybdenum.
They're the same bean. 'Lima beans' is used in the northern US, while 'butter beans' is preferred in the South. Large, mature limas are usually called butter beans for their buttery texture.
Lima beans have a starchy, sometimes chalky texture when overcooked. The key is proper cooking until just tender. Baby limas are more tender than large limas. Fresh or frozen taste better than canned.
Store dried lima beans in an airtight container for 1-2 years. Frozen lima beans keep 8-10 months. Cooked lima beans keep 5-7 days refrigerated or 6 months frozen.
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