Beans & Peas, Southern Sides
Southern
Yield: 6-8
Author: Tammy Nichols
Bowl of Butter Beans - Master Cookbook Recipe # 644

Bowl of Butter Beans - Master Cookbook Recipe # 644

These Butter Beans are a true Southern delicacy,creamy, tender, and incredibly flavorful. By using chicken bouillon or stock instead of the traditional pork fat, you get a lighter, cleaner taste that lets the natural buttery flavor of the lima beans shine through. Whether you use a pressure cooker for speed or a slow stovetop simmer, the result is pure comfort.

This is recipe #644 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 10 minTotal time: 10 min Soak Time: 3 hrs Pressure Cooker: 20 min Stove Time: 45 min
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Ingredients

  • 16 oz Dried lima beans (Butter beans)
  • 32 oz Chicken stock (or 4 cups water + 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules)
  • 1/8 cup Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep & Rinse: Sort through the dried beans, removing any discolored beans or debris. Rinse thoroughly under cold water.
  2. Pressure Cooker Method:
  3. Place beans in the cooker and cover with 1 1/2 inches of stock/water. Add oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to high pressure for 10 minutes, turn off, and let sit for 2 hours.
  5. Open and continue cooking until soft.
  6. Stovetop Method:
  7. Place beans in a stockpot, cover with 1 1/2 inches of liquid, and add oil and seasonings.
  8. Bring to a boil for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat.
  9. Let the beans soak for 3 hours, checking every hour to ensure they stay covered with water.
  10. Bring back to a medium simmer and cook until tender.
  11. Final Touch: Once soft, taste the broth and add more salt if needed before serving.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips

"I love light beans cooked with chicken bouillon. They are delicious without pork fat! I prefer them this way. Try it!" The olive oil provides just enough richness to replace the fat, keeping the beans light but satisfying.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

464

Fat

14 g

Sat. Fat

5 g

Carbs

85 g

Fiber

4 g

Net carbs

81 g

Sugar

62 g

Protein

6 g

Sodium

315 mg

Cholesterol

13 mg