Sea Isle Butter Beans

Butter Beans in salted water by Sea Isle from Grossbritannien Butter or Lima beans are called so because of their starchy yet buttery texture. Butter beans have a delicate flavor that complements a wide variety of dishes. The pod of the btter bean is flat, oblong and slightly curved, averaging about three inches in length. Within the pod are the two to four flat kidney-shaped seeds that we call lima beans. The seeds are generally cream or green in color, although certain varieties feature colors such as white, red, purple, brown or black. They make a great vegetarian pâté and work well in mixed bean salads, or rich, wintry stews. They are also a useful source of potassium.