{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-christmas-lima-bean","title":"Rancho Gordo Christmas Lima Bean","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rich chestnut texture and an almost nutty flavor make this the most unusual Lima bean. A true revelation for those who believe they don't like Limas. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuggestions: Pot beans, salads, soups, casseroles, chili, curry.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChristmas Limas are an intriguing variation on the traditional Lima. In Italy, you'll find them as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFagioli del Papa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor \"Pope's beans.\" Also known stateside as \"Chestnut Lima\" and sometimes even \"Calico\" beans. Whatever you call them, they've done a great deal to help fix the bad reputation of traditional Lima beans.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA true Lima bean, originally from Peru (hence Lima), this gorgeous bean has all the \"meat\" of Limas, but with a chestnut texture. They're big and bold and can stand up to a chile sauce or curry or simply be enjoyed with a drizzle of olive oil and a few grates of dry goat cheese. One of my most successful inventions was cooked Christmas Limas in a gorgonzola sauce. I still swoon a little when I think about this dish!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you grew up thinking you hated Limas, you owe it to yourself to give this one a try.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is one of those beans that would be great with tons of garlic and sautéed wild mushrooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLatin name: \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhaseolus lunatus\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eCountry of Production: U.S.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42649985188077,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Christmas-Lima-Bean.jpg?v=1740316423","url":"https:\/\/popovermt.com\/products\/rancho-gordo-christmas-lima-bean","provider":"Popover Kitchen Supply, formerly Zest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}