Description
Succotash is a vibrant American side dish made with lima beans, corn, and other fresh vegetables. With its sweet, savory, and buttery flavors, it’s a wholesome and versatile recipe that works warm or cold.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lima beans (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon or smoked sausage, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- If using fresh or frozen lima beans, boil them in salted water for 8–10 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in corn, lima beans, and optional cherry tomatoes. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh herbs if using, and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- For authentic flavor, stick to the classic lima beans and corn base.
- Fresh vegetables give the best texture, but canned versions are quicker.
- Add a splash of cream at the end for a creamy succotash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
