Originating in South America (named after Lima, Peru), their heartiness makes them a good soup bean. Try them in burritos, too.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 209
Protein: 12 g
Fat: 1 g
Saturated: 0 g
Monounsaturated: 0 g
Polyunsaturated: 0 g
Carbohydrate: 40 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fiber: 9 g
Key Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A
Amount: 515 IU
Daily Value: 10%
Vitamin C
Amount: 17.2 mg
Daily Value: 29%
Vitamin K
Amount: 10.5 mcg
Daily Value: 13%
Thiamin
Amount: .2 mg
Daily Value: 16%
Riboflavin
Amount: .2 mg
Daily Value: 10%
Vitamin B6
Amount: .3 mg
Daily Value: 16%
Folate
Amount: 44.2 mcg
Daily Value: 11%
Iron
Amount: 4.2 mg
Daily Value: 23%
Magnesium
Amount: 126 mg
Daily Value: 31%
Phosphorus
Amount: 221 mg
Daily Value: 22%
Potassium
Amount: 969 mg
Daily Value: 28%
Copper
Amount: .5 mg
Daily Value: 26%
Manganese
Amount: 2.1 mg
Daily Value: 106%
