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# Salads: Baby Limas with Tomato and Basil
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/baby_limas_with_tomato_and_basil_0530110929/
- Published: 2011-05-30T22:28:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T15:57:05.000Z
- Description: Toss hot cooked baby lima beans with olive oil, lemon juice and rind, garlic, salt and pepper, then add tomatoes, red onion and basil and marinate one to two hours at room temperature. Serves four to six at 236 calories, 11 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Salads Calbeans, Recipes & Dining, #vivvo-import

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

 Grated rind of 1 lemon, about 2 teaspoons

1 clove garlic, minced or pressed

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

5 cups cooked\* baby lima beans, drained, not cooled

1 cup chopped tomatoes (2 medium)

1/3 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

\*1-3/4 cups dry makes 5 cups cooked.

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon rind, garlic, salt and pepper. Add hot, drained beans; cool 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, onion and basil. Marinate 1-2 hours at room temperature before serving. Makes: 6 cups. Serves 4-6.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories 236, Protein 11 g, Carbohydrates 31 g, Fat 9 g, Calories from fat 34%, Cholesterol 0 g, Fiber 10 g, Folate 117 mcg, Sodium 358 mg

Source: Calbeans/republished with permission