Lima Beans

Lima beans

Calories, kcal: 113 Proteins, g: 6.8 Fats, g: 0.9 Carbohydrates, g: 15.3

Lima beans are one of the species of the Bean family. The city of Lima is considered the birthplace of Lima beans, where they were discovered back in the 16th century. Currently, this vegetable crop is grown in South and Central America, on the island of Madagascar, China, India and other states (calorizator). In Russia, this type of beans with excellent taste and high yield is still undeservedly bypassed by gardeners.

Lima beans resemble the moon in shape, their taste is buttery, which gave them its second name - butter beans. There are two types of lima beans known - large lima beans and small lima beans. These types differ in appearance and ripening characteristics.

Calorie content of lima beans

The calorie content of lima beans is 113 kcal per 100 grams of product.

The composition and useful properties of lima beans

The beneficial properties of lima beans can hardly be overestimated. It has been scientifically proven that in terms of the amount of nutrients, 500 g of beans is not inferior to 1 kg of meat. Lima beans contain a lot of water, vitamins (choline, vitamin C, vitamin B3, etc.), minerals (phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium).

Lima beans in cooking

Lima beans are eaten both fresh and dried. Mashed potatoes are made from it, added to the first and second courses, bread.

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