Photo: Sorin Gheorghita
Southern Butter Beans
5 ingredients
10 min + 1 hr 10 min
8 servings
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"Butter beans the way Mamaw used to make them! Lots of butter, cream, and bacon make these beans true southern comfort food."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
310
Calories
11g
Protein
21g
Fat
22g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Lima Beans | 1/2 cup (85g) cooked | 108 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans
- 5 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
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