Turkey and Lima Beans
A weeknight-friendly chicken built around ground turkey, dried lima beans and celery stalks, diced β roughly 70 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Soak the dried lima beans in plenty of cold water overnight, then drain and rinse them well before cooking.
- Place the soaked beans in a pot, cover generously with fresh water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 to 60 minutes until tender but not falling apart, and drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat, add the chopped onions and celery, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
- Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it loses all its pink colour and is cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped sage, ground coriander, cumin and chile flakes, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cooked lima beans and the stock, season with salt and pepper, bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes so the flavours meld and the liquid reduces to a stew-like consistency.
- Check that the turkey has reached a safe internal temperature of 74 C (165 F), then taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve hot.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Saucepan
Tips & common questions
How long does Turkey and Lima Beans take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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