Legume
Christmas Lima
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Christmas limas are large, chestnut-patterned heirloom limas—burgundy mottling on cream—with rich, almost chestnut flavour and meaty texture. They are garden and specialty-market stars. Colour dulls somewhat when cooked. Showcase in simple olive-oil braises and holiday tables. Heirloom prices reflect beauty and flavour. Cook thoroughly like all limas.
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Traits
ChestnuttyHandsomeHeirloomMeatyMottledRich
History
US
Christmas lima heirlooms circulated in American gardens.
US
Seed savers revived Christmas lima as a flagship heirloom bean.
Chefs plated Christmas limas for visual and chestnutty appeal.