Lima Beans

Phaseolus lunatus, the lima bean (butter beans in the South) are twining vines or herbaceous bushes, perennial in nature, but usually grown as annuals, even in the tropics. Limas are available fresh, dried, canned and frozen.

Equal amounts of Fava (horse) beans OR red or white kidney beans

1 lb dry lima beans = 2 cups dried
15 oz can = 2 cups
1 lb shelled = 3 cups
10 oz frozen = 1 3/4 cups cooked