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Pile of Rancho Gordo Christmas Lima Beans with speckled surfaces, showcasing their distinctive appearance. Ideal for enhancing culinary creations from Athens Cooks.
Rancho Gordo Christmas Lima Beans in a sauce, showcased in a bowl, ideal for enhancing culinary creations available at Athens Cooks.
A bowl of Christmas Lima Bean mixture with a spoon, highlighting Rancho Gordo's specialty product, available at Athens Cooks.
Rancho Gordo Christmas Lima Bean showcased in a bowl, emphasizing its quality as part of Athens Cooks' specialty food selection.
Pile of Rancho Gordo Christmas Lima Beans with speckled surfaces, showcasing their distinctive appearance. Ideal for enhancing culinary creations from Athens Cooks.
Rancho Gordo Christmas Lima Beans in a sauce, showcased in a bowl, ideal for enhancing culinary creations available at Athens Cooks.
A bowl of Christmas Lima Bean mixture with a spoon, highlighting Rancho Gordo's specialty product, available at Athens Cooks.
Rancho Gordo Christmas Lima Bean showcased in a bowl, emphasizing its quality as part of Athens Cooks' specialty food selection.

Rancho Gordo | Christmas Lima Bean

by Rancho Gordo
$10.50 - $10.50
$10.50
$10.50 - $10.50
$10.50
Availability:
in stock, ready to be shipped

"I hate lima beans!" is the reaction we get from most people when we show them the otherwise-appealing Christmas Lima beans. Customers are often surprised to hear that this a staff favorite!

Christmas Limas are an intriguing variation on the traditional Lima, thought to have originated in Peru (hence the name Lima). They have a distinct chestnut texture and (according to some) flavor, but it's so subtle that's up for debate. In Italy, you'll find them as Fagioli del Papa or Pope's Beans. Also known stateside as Chestnut Lima and sometimes Calico Beans. Whatever you call them, they've done a great deal to help fix the bad reputation of traditional Lima beans.

  • Type: Heirloom Christmas Lima Beans
  • Origin: Peru
  • Texture: Chestnut-like, creamy
  • Flavor: Mild, subtly sweet
  • Uses: Soups, stews, salads, side dishes
  • Other Names: Fagioli del Papa, Chestnut Lima, Calico Beans
  • Package: Dried beans, ready for soaking and cooking

Weight: 1 lb

Volume:

Dimensions:

  • Rinse thoroughly before cooking
  • Optional pre-soak 2–6 hours to reduce cooking time
  • Simmer gently in water or broth until tender
  • Salt near the end of cooking
  • Pair well with herbs, aromatics, or olive oil
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