Legume
Lima Bean
About This Entry
Lima beans have a starchy, buttery texture and mild flavor that made them a Southern succotash staple — that buttery quality pairs naturally with the richness of Chardonnay.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- cornmeal
- navy bean
- onion
- pork loin
At a Glance
Group
Beans
Classification
Legumes
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Phaseolus lunatus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Lima Bean
- Classification
- Legumes
- Group
- Beans
- Scientific name
- Phaseolus lunatus
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary