{"product_id":"fresh-organic-christmas-lima-beans","title":"Christmas Lima Beans- 3 or 5lb Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 3 lb and 5 lb Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eHarvested to Order · Ships Nationwide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Christmas Lima Beans\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Speckled Calico Beans\u003c\/strong\u003e, are large heirloom lima beans with beautiful cream-and-burgundy markings. They have a rich, chestnut-like flavor and a smooth, creamy texture that distinguishes them from standard green lima beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Christmas Lima Beans require no soaking and generally cook in 20–30 minutes. Use them in soups, stews, braises, salads, succotash, pasta, and simple bean dishes—or freeze them while they are in season for use throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas Lima Beans are shipped fresh in their pods. The selected box weight includes the pods, which are not eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do They Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas Lima Beans have a rich, slightly sweet and nutty flavor often compared to chestnuts. Their large beans develop a smooth, creamy interior while remaining substantial enough for hearty dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey pair well with butter, olive oil, garlic, onions, tomatoes, corn, winter squash, mushrooms, sage, rosemary, thyme, leafy greens, smoked meats, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe beans’ cream-and-burgundy markings may soften or fade during cooking, but their rich flavor and creamy texture remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccotash with fresh corn and tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups and hearty stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-cooked braises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm or chilled bean salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePasta and grain dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeans with winter squash or leafy greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply simmered and dressed with olive oil and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the beans from their pods and rinse. Add them to gently simmering salted water or broth and cook until tender, generally 20–30 minutes depending on their size and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Christmas Lima Beans do not require soaking. The pods are not edible and should be discarded or composted after shelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Now and Freeze for Later\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Christmas Lima Beans freeze well, making the larger box a useful way to stock your freezer while they are in season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShell the beans, blanch them briefly in boiling water, and transfer them immediately to ice water. Drain thoroughly, pack into freezer-safe containers or bags, and freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen Christmas Lima Beans can be cooked much like fresh beans and used throughout the year in soups, stews, braises, succotash, pasta, and vegetable dishes. There is no need to thaw them before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable only during the fresh shelling bean season and harvested to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship all produce nationwide by overnight delivery. At checkout, please select your preferred available delivery date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Order by Thursday at 12 PM EST → Ships Monday\u003cbr\u003e• Order by Sunday at 12 PM EST → Ships Wednesday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrders generally arrive the following day. If a shipping or delivery date falls on a holiday, your box will ship on the next available shipping day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping and Returns Policy\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"3 lb Box — In the Pod","offer_id":52367964274989,"sku":"PRXLB3-8","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb Box — In the Pod","offer_id":52367964307757,"sku":"PRXLB5-8","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/IMG_3047_d2005953-e653-42de-a0f2-0ecb4fddc300.jpg?v=1789355385","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/fresh-organic-christmas-lima-beans","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}