Golden Blue Cheese Danish Lima Beans

Danish Lima Beans Recipe 🇩🇰

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Description:

Indulge in the flavors of Scandinavia with this delectable Danish Lima Beans recipe. Creamy baby lima beans are elevated with the richness of blue cheese and a crispy golden breadcrumb topping. Quick and easy to make, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or as a side to complement any meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen baby lima beans
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 324.2
• Fat: 5.4g
• Saturated Fat: 3.1g
• Cholesterol: 12.3mg
• Sodium: 260.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 52.7g
• Fiber: 12g
• Sugar: 0.2g
• Protein: 17.7g

Directions:

1. Cook the Lima Beans:

   • Follow the instructions on the package to cook the frozen baby lima beans, but refrain from adding salt during the cooking process.

2. Prepare the Cheese Sauce:

   • In a small saucepan, combine the milk and crumbled blue cheese.
   • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until the blue cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

3. Combine Beans and Cheese Sauce:

   • Once the lima beans are tender, drain them thoroughly.
   • Transfer the cooked lima beans to the saucepan with the cheese sauce, stirring gently to coat the beans evenly.
   • Keep the mixture warm over low heat while preparing the breadcrumb topping.

4. Make the Breadcrumb Topping:

   • In a separate small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Add the breadcrumbs to the skillet, stirring constantly until they turn golden brown and become crisp.

5. Serve:

   • To serve, transfer the creamy lima beans with blue cheese sauce to a serving dish.
   • Sprinkle the golden brown breadcrumb topping over the beans.
   • Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of Danish cuisine!

Enjoy your Danish Lima Beans! 🍽️