Lima Beans with Wild Mushrooms and Chard

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Lima Beans with Wild Mushrooms and Chard
45 min.
8
241kcal

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Discover the delightful symphony of flavors in our Lima Beans with Wild Mushrooms and Chard, a vibrant dish that epitomizes healthy eating without sacrificing taste. Perfect for a family gathering or a cozy dinner with friends, this vegetarian and vegan side dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also boasts an impressive health score of 100.

Imagine the hearty texture of plump lima beans harmonizing beautifully with the earthiness of assorted wild mushrooms and the subtle sweetness of Swiss chard. Each bite delivers a burst of nutrition, with high protein content and essential vitamins, making this a guilt-free indulgence. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious dish effortlessly, allowing you to focus on enjoying delightful conversations around the dinner table.

This recipe shines with its versatility, serving as a fantastic accompaniment to your favorite grain or protein, or even as a stand-alone delight for a light meal. The earthy aroma of sautéed garlic and onion combined with a hint of dried thyme and a touch of crushed red pepper will have your guests asking for seconds! Plus, with the option to make it ahead of time, you can serve up an unforgettable meal with ease. Dive into a bowl of wholesome goodness and let your culinary creativity blossom with Lima Beans with Wild Mushrooms and Chard!

Ingredients

  • pound lima beans *soaked overnight dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  •  garlic cloves chopped
  • 4.5 ounce mushrooms wild dried assorted
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • large onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • cups swiss chard packed stemmed sliced (lightly )

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Place lima beans in large bowlwith enough water to cover by5 inches. Soak overnight.
  2. Bring 2 cups water anddried mushrooms to boil in smallsaucepan. Using slotted spoon,transfer mushrooms to mediumbowl; reserve liquid in saucepan.
  3. Heat oil in heavy large potover medium heat.
  4. Add onion andgarlic; sauté until onion is tender,10 minutes.
  5. Drain beans; add topot.
  6. Pour in mushroom liquid,leaving sediment behind.
  7. Add 6cups water. Bring to simmer; skimfoam from top. Stir in red pepperand thyme. Simmer partiallycovered until beans are tender, 45minutes. Season with salt. Chopmushrooms; add to pot. Simmeruncovered over medium heat untilbeans and mushrooms are verytender, stirring occasionally andadding water to thin as needed,about 15 minutes longer. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead.Cool, then cover and chill. Rewarmbeans before continuing.
  8. Add chard to beans. Coverpot; cook until chard is tender,stirring often, about 8 minutes.Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories241kcal
Protein21.6%
Fat14.58%
Carbs63.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.58
Glycemic Load
7.79
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.653913199902%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.41mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.94mg
Kaempferol
1.69mg
Myricetin
0.87mg
Quercetin
4.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:241.22kcal
12.06%
Fat:4.04g
6.21%
Saturated Fat:0.6g
3.76%
Carbohydrates:39.76g
13.25%
Net Carbohydrates:28.02g
10.19%
Sugar:6.25g
6.94%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:70.63mg
3.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.46g
26.92%
Vitamin K:230.31µg
219.34%
Folate:234.16µg
58.54%
Manganese:1.11mg
55.36%
Fiber:11.75g
46.99%
Magnesium:152.72mg
38.18%
Vitamin A:1671.55IU
33.43%
Potassium:1165.43mg
33.3%
Iron:4.96mg
27.54%
Copper:0.53mg
26.57%
Phosphorus:252.41mg
25.24%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.54%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.81%
Vitamin C:10.31mg
12.49%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.37%
Zinc:1.84mg
12.26%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.86%
Vitamin E:1.46mg
9.7%
Selenium:6.13µg
8.76%
Vitamin B3:1.6mg
7.98%
Calcium:68.03mg
6.8%
Source:Epicurious