I found it very difficult to find a selection of any lima bean recipes. I asked around, and only one person I know ate them as a kid, and not ever as an adult.
I purchased canned lima beans in the Amish area we visit this year. They are very hard to find around our area for some reason. I have had them sitting around waiting to try.
I used them to make hummus. Delicious!!
I did not cook the lima beans, as I do not when I use chickpeas, but I may try cooking them next time (to see if it would be creamier, and/or cook from dried beans). I do not mind the texture regardless, and it tastes just like chickpeas in my own hummus recipe. Of course, I used home grown garlic, and it makes it the absolute best flavor.
I just swapped out the chickpeas for the canned lima beans (rinsed and drained), and it was fantastic.
My traditional hummus RECIPE.
Lima Bean Hummus © November 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart