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Easy Creamy Succotash Corn and Lima Beans Recipe
katya bou

Succotash corn & lima beans

A vibrant and hearty traditional dish featuring sweet corn and creamy lima beans, perfect as a comforting side or a festive centerpiece, celebrating the bounty of summer and the warmth of autumn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or preferred cooking oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen lima beans do not thaw if using frozen
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels do not thaw if using frozen
  • 1 red bell pepper diced, optional
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream optional, for added richness
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • pinch red pepper flakes optional, for a hint of heat

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients (Mise en Place): Dice yellow onion finely, mince garlic, and dice red bell pepper if using. Have lima beans, corn kernels, stock, cream, and parsley measured and ready.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent and soft.
  3. Add garlic and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning the garlic.
  4. Add the lima beans and corn kernels to the skillet. Stir gently and cook for 3-5 minutes to warm through.
  5. Pour in chicken stock or vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until lima beans are tender but not mushy.
  6. If using, stir in heavy cream. Simmer uncovered for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken and coat the vegetables.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Stir in chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
  8. Serve hot immediately as a colorful and flavorful side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

Versatile recipe with substitutions for dairy-free, protein additions like bacon, and herb variations. Perfect as a festive side or a vegetarian main.
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