Lima beans

Lima beans are a type of legume that is known for their buttery texture and is considered to have originated in Peru. In the United States, they are most commonly associated with succotash, a traditional Native American corn dish.

Beans are packed with protein, fiber, and other nutrients, making them a superfood. Lima beans are an especially good source of iron. One cup of lima beans provides about one-quarter of your daily iron requirement. Lima beans are also high in molybdenum, folate, vitamin B, manganese, copper, potassium, iron, and tryptophan, in addition to fiber. Tryptophan is a rare essential amino acid found only in a few plant sources. Copper is required for immune system function as well as enzyme production.