Lima Bean Turkish Recipes

LIMA BEAN (TURKISH)

Steps:

• Heat the oil at a medium to high heat.
• Then add green onions and saute for a couple of minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot, bring to a boil and simmer until beans are cooked.
• Let cool.
• You could eat them like that or add a yogurt-garlic sauce to it.
• My family just loves this dish.
• Serve with rice and you have a full meal!
• --------Yogurt Sauce----------.
• Combine all the ingredients into one bowl and mix well.
• Scoop and serve.

LIMA BEANS WITH SMOKED TURKEY

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot add the turkey legs and cover with water. Add a lid, then Place on stove top and heat over medium high heat and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook till legs are tender. About 1 1/2 hours more or less as desired. When legs are tender and meat begins to pull away from the bone
• 2. Remove legs from pot, to a large platter and allow to cool.
• 3. Add the lima beans to the boiling water, and return to a boil, adding additional water to cover beans if desired,cover and cook over medium high heat. Add spices, onion, minced garlic, and stir to blend but continue to cook. Stir often to prevent sticking.
• 4. While beans are cooking, remove all of the bones, fatty tissue, skin & splinters from the turkey legs. Then chop into nice size pieces.
• 5. Add turkey back into pot during last half hour or so of cooking, and cook until beans are tender or desired consistency is reached.
• 6. Remove from heat and serve while still hot, add corn muffins or corn Bread or your favorite bread of choice, and enjoy.

LEMON-GARLIC LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , Place beans in a large saucepan; add bay leaves and water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until beans are tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add next 6 ingredients. Stir in drained beans and remaining oil; toss to combine. Sprinkle with additional parsley.

TURKEY BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, onion and celery in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add the broth, corn, beans, chilies, oregano, cumin, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with cheese if desired.