April 20th is National Lima Bean Respect Day. It's time to honor the lima bean. This delicious vegetable is commonly eaten fresh. However, when dried and cooked, the lima bean becomes a victim of its own reputation. Incredibly simple methods can yield smooth, creamy lima beans without graininess. First, sort the beans and discard any wrinkled or cracked ones. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with three times as much water as you have beans. If any float to the top, throw them out. Soak the remaining beans overnight. The next day, dump the beans into a colander and rinse 3 times. You want to get rid of any dirt. Add the beans to a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil and let it simmer for about an hour or until the beans are tender. You can use the beans in recipes and enjoy eating them.    

National Lima Bean Respect Day is celebrated annually on April 20th!

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