Description
Fresh summer succotash celebrates the bounty of seasonal produce with a colorful blend of corn, lima beans, and sweet peppers. Creamy and rich, this classic southern dish delivers comfort and freshness in each satisfying spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) lima beans (fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen)
- 2 cups (480 ml) corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter or olive oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup (120 ml) onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cherry tomatoes, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 2–3 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Skillet: Melt butter over medium heat, creating a golden surface for sautéing vegetables.
- Sauté Vegetables: Introduce onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened and translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add Beans and Corn: Incorporate lima beans and corn kernels, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Enhance Flavor Profile: Add minced garlic when beans are tender and corn is slightly caramelized, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Optional Enrichment: Fold in chopped tomatoes or cream to create a luxurious texture and add depth to the dish.
- Finalize Cooking: Simmer the succotash for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and develop a harmonious flavor.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from heat, top with freshly chopped herbs and crispy bacon crumbles, then present either warm or at room temperature as a versatile side dish.
Notes
- Control Butter Heat: Melt butter gently to prevent burning and create a smooth golden base for sautéing vegetables without scorching.
- Layer Vegetable Cooking: Add ingredients strategically – start with onions and peppers, then introduce lima beans and corn to ensure each component reaches perfect tenderness.
- Season Progressively: Sprinkle salt and pepper gradually during cooking to build layers of flavor and avoid over-salting the dish.
- Customize Texture Variations: Experiment with cream or tomatoes to transform the succotash from a traditional side dish to a more luxurious, creamy preparation that suits different palate preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg