Lima Beans (Phaseolus lunatus) are legumes belonging to the plant family Fabaceae and the genus Phaseolus. Their shiny, black outer husk resembles the shell of a turtle; the reason why they are also known as black turtle beans. Apart from this, the beans are also known by a variety of other names, like Haba beans, Pallar beans, Burma beans, Guffin beans, Hibbert beans, Sieva beans, Rangoon beans, Madagascar beans, Paiga, Paigya, prolific beans, civet beans and sugar beans. The most common varieties of lima beans found commercially are Baby Fordhook, Fordhook 242, Eastland, King of the Garden and Giant Speckled. The legume is an important ingredient in a number of Latin American dishes, like burritos, black turtle bean soup etc. Apart from this, lima beans are widely used in countries like Central America, Caribbean, Asia and Europe. They are known for their soft meaty flesh and slightly mushroom-like flavor. The high nutritional value of lime beans makes them effective against a number of diseases and ailments. They are also used for the general strengthening of the immune system. To help you get a better idea about the high concentration of nutrients present in the legume, a Food Rating Chart has been given below.

 

Amount of Lima Beans: 1 cup

Total Weight of Lima Beans: 178 grams