NATIONAL LIMA BEAN RESPECT DAYNational Lima Bean Respect Day on April 20th gives the humble lima bean its due. When cooked, fresh lima beans have a creamy texture. However, dried lima beans once cooked serve up a bad reputation due to their graininess. There are ways to achieve smooth, buttery lima beans using dried beans. It has rich source of protein, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. They can also increase energy levels by helping to restore more iron. So well used for adults and children's too .