{"id":67671,"date":"2026-06-10T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/?p=67671"},"modified":"2026-06-19T07:41:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T05:41:35","slug":"creamy-one-pan-lima-beans-with-spinach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/en\/eenpansgerecht-romige-limabonen-met-spinazie\/","title":{"rendered":"One-pot dish: creamy lima beans with spinach"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The new 'Schijf van Vijf' (Wheel of Five) says: eat more beans and pulses! Great idea. But what do you make with them? These creamy lima beans with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan are absolutely divine and on the table in no time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why eating beans more often is a good idea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eating more beans and legumes is not without reason one of the new pieces of advice from the 'Schijf van Vijf' (the Dutch Food Pyramid). They are packed with fibre, plant-based protein, iron and other nutrients that are good for you. Also great: beans are filling and provide energy for a long time, meaning you won't feel hungry again quickly. Especially if you want to eat less meat, legumes are an easy way to make your meal hearty and nutritious. And no, it doesn't always have to be chili sin carne or lentil soup, as we prove with this easy recipe. You can make creamy sauces with them, fry them into burgers, throw them into pasta, or, as here, use them as a base for a quick one-pan dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are lima beans, actually?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lima beans originate from South America and are named after the city of Lima in Peru. They have been eaten there for thousands of years. They are now popular all over the world, especially in Mediterranean cuisine and Latin American dishes. You will also encounter them under names such as butter beans or sometimes giant beans, although there is a slight difference depending on the variety. What do they have in common? They are large, soft, and almost buttery in texture. And that is precisely why they work so well in creamy dishes like this one. Lima beans have a fairly mild taste. They therefore absorb herbs, garlic, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes particularly well. This makes them ideal for quick vegetarian meals that are nevertheless satisfying. You can usually find lima beans in jars or cans at the supermarket or delicatessen. We often use Jumbo's organic lime beans<\/a>, which of Boon<\/a> or from Bold Bean Co<\/a> (this recipe is also in Women's recipe book<\/a>Can't you see them? Then you can also use butter beans or large white beans for this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Creamy butter beans as a quick vegetarian meal<\/h2>\n
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Creamy lima beans with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan. This easy one-pan dish is bursting with flavour, quick to make and a delicious way to incorporate more beans and pulses into your diet. The oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes is used as the base for the sauce. It might seem like a small trick, but it makes a big difference. That oil is already packed with flavour, giving the shallots, garlic and paprika powder an instant spicy, savoury base.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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