This heirloom baby lima is also known as Calico Pole. Its small size and delicious flavor make it an obvious ingredient in a minestrone or mixed vegetable soup, but it also stands out as a delicious side dish.

If you are one of the many who grew up with a distinct disliking of limas, you owe to yourself to try these dried, heirloom varieties. They really are different and they’re easy to enjoy

Suggestions: Side dish, curry, mixed with wild mushrooms, traditonal Southern succotash, Yucatan cuisne, soup ingredient.