Lima bean and vegetable stew

Lima bean and vegetable stew recipe videos

Lima bean and vegetable stew is a hearty, plant-based dish from Mediterranean cuisine, particularly popular in Greece, Turkey, and the Levant. It typically features tender lima beans (butter beans) simmered with tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and aromatic herbs like dill or parsley, often enriched with olive oil.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This stew is a good source of complex carbohydrates and plant-based protein, with a moderate amount of healthy fats from olive oil. It provides key nutrients like fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamins A and C, with a typical serving containing around 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	450 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Magnesium	70 mg
Folate	120 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg RAE
Calcium	80 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on legumes, vegetables, and olive oil, and is often associated with Lenten or fasting periods. Nutritionally, the combination of lima beans with tomatoes enhances the absorption of iron, making it a particularly nourishing option.