{"product_id":"fresh-organic-lima-beans","title":"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\u003eFresh Lima Beans are harvested while the beans inside their pods are still young and tender. They have a mild flavor and creamy, buttery texture that is quite different from dried lima beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey require no soaking and generally cook in 20–30 minutes. Use them for succotash, soups, stews, salads, pasta, and simple vegetable dishes—or freeze them while they are in season for use throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Box Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 lb Box — In the Pod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA practical quantity for home cooking, side dishes, and individual recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 lb Box — In the Pod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA larger quantity for batch cooking, entertaining, restaurant use, or freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eFresh Lima Beans are mild and slightly sweet, with a smooth, creamy texture. They pair well with butter, olive oil, garlic, onions, corn, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and other seasonal vegetables.\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 stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarm or chilled bean salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVegetable sautés\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePasta and grain dishes\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 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 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 Lima Beans can be cooked much like fresh beans and used throughout the year in succotash, soups, stews, 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\u003e\nAvailable 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\n• Order by Friday at 12 PM EST → Ships Monday\u003cbr\u003e\n• Order by Monday 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":52302984085805,"sku":"PRLB3-14","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb Box — In the Pod","offer_id":52302984118573,"sku":"PRLB5-14","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/IMG_3196.jpg?v=1786936870","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/fresh-organic-lima-beans","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}