Let’s face it: A lot of us grew up eating frozen green lima beans that left a lot to be desired.

But once you start cooking with these dry white beans you’ll discover their natural, rich flavor — and realize why they’re also known as “butterbeans.”

No matter what you call these white beans, there are many different ways to cook them! Try one of these delicious recipes from our online recipe library.

Experiment with these two recipes and you will fall in love. Lima and Chicken Stew is a delicious dish that is perfect for the family or as an economical dish for a dinner party. Soup is great anytime of year, but this Butterbean Soup is especially delicious during the cold winter.

Limaand chicken stew plated 3Lima Chicken Stew

Butterbeansoup1Butterbean Soup