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Corn Succotash

This easy Succotash recipe is a quick, 30-minute, one-pot side or budget-friendly main course that pairs sweet corn, buttery lima beans, and tangy tomatoes with a spiced butter sauce for one ridiculously delicious dish!
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 2 cups frozen Lima beans thawed
  • 2 cups green beans fresh or frozen, cut
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan and cook the onion, garlic, corn, green beans and lima beans for 5 minutes.
  • Add the bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, butter, salt, pepper and paprika and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and top with parsley.
  • Enjoy.

Notes

  • If you’d prefer some meat, feel free to add bacon or ham to the dish.
  • Add squash, carrots, cauliflower, or jalapenos for added veggies and a touch of heat!
  • Feel free to add a bit of heavy cream to make the sauce a little more luscious.
  • Top with cheddar cheese and bake to turn it into a succotash casserole.
  • Made a Louisiana-style succotash by adding in ¼ teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and diced andouille sausage.
  • For a southern-style succotash, add in some sliced okra!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 393mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g