Evergreens Organic Butter Beans, which are also known as the lima beans, have a wonderfully, buttery, yet starchy flavour with a soft, floury texture when cooked. Butter beans are a great source of cholesterol-lowering fibre, magnesium, copper, folate, phosphorus, protein, potassium, vitamin B12, iron, magnesium and vitamin B6. Butter beans make a great nutritional addition to many dishes and are so easy to cook. Simply soak in water overnight, drain and cover with cold water and allow them to simmer for one hour. This product is certified organic.