Plus, how to cook your beans so that they’re perfectly safe to eat.
That fiber keeps your gut in check, andeating beans can even help you live longer.
Yet, I just learned that if you eat lima beans raw, it could be deadly.
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I was curious to find out why, so I asked the experts.
Why Is It Dangerous to Eat Raw Lima Beans?
Raw lima beans contain a compound calledlinamarin, which turns into cyanide when consumed.
“Lima beans in the U.S. tend to have lower levels of cyanide.”
you might even cook lima beans in the pressure cooker!
Here, Schapiro suggests an easy method.
Put the pressure cooker on high for about 25 minutes.
When it is done, let the pressure release for 5 to 10 minutes.
“Enjoy as a side dish, or add ham, or sausage or bacon.
you might also add different seasonings like rosemary, or different herbs,” she says.
