You know what I mean, right? That wan, wrinkled skin; that wet-sawdust texture; that hospital-cafeteria smell...those are the lima beans I recall picking out of the "frozen mixed vegetables" of my ...

Lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus L.) are nutritious legumes that provide an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and several vitamins and minerals. Also known as butter beans, lima beans ...

Though plenty of us love lima beans, there seems to be an equally ardent contingent of haters, with few people in the middle. Those in the anti-lima camp tend to cite texture as the main reason ...

Lima bean plants are also more heat-tolerant than their fellow legumes. This combination makes lima beans of interest to agriculture experts seeking to find nutritious vegetables that can adjust to ...

Darren Abbey is working to develop blue beans as part of his Blue Bean Project. Blue lima beans could eventually make their way to grocery store shelves, if researcher Darren Abbey has anything to ...

"I love lima beans," Maulhardt added. The idea for the festival popped up last year when Ventura County marked 150 years with a celebration in Santa Paula that featured different foods from that era.