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Lima Beans with Wild Mushrooms and Chard

By Jeanne Thiel Kelley

3.5

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Lima Beans with Wild Mushrooms and ChardKana Okada and Craig Cutler

The beans need to soak overnight.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound dried lima beans
3 1 1/2-ounce packages assorted dried wild mushrooms
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cups (lightly packed) sliced stemmed Swiss chard

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place lima beans in large bowl with enough water to cover by 5 inches. Soak overnight.

    Step 2

    Bring 2 cups water and dried mushrooms to boil in small saucepan. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to medium bowl; reserve liquid in saucepan.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is tender, 10 minutes. Drain beans; add to pot. Pour in mushroom liquid, leaving sediment behind. Add 6 cups water. Bring to simmer; skim foam from top. Stir in red pepper and thyme. Simmer partially covered until beans are tender, 45 minutes. Season with salt. Chop mushrooms; add to pot. Simmer uncovered over medium heat until beans and mushrooms are very tender, stirring occasionally and adding water to thin as needed, about 15 minutes longer. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cool, then cover and chill. Rewarm beans before continuing.

    Step 4

    Add chard to beans. Cover pot; cook until chard is tender, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

TagsStewSoup/StewLima BeanWhite BeanBean and LegumeVegetableSwiss ChardLeafy GreensSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianEasyMake AheadSimmerFallWinterBon Appétit
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