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Big-Batch Instant Pot White Beans

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White beans and herbs in an Instant Pot.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Simon Andrews

Large, creamy lima beans (sometimes sold as butter beans) are the perfect solution to any meal dilemma when you make a big batch in the Instant Pot and freeze them in their broth. Defrost to stir into soups and stews, bake into casseroles, sauté for dinner, marinate for salads, and more.

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