Succotash

Succotash - a healthy and easy side dish that features summer's favorite fresh produce with a little touch of heat for flavor. A wholesome dish to go with your favorite grilled meat or a centerpiece for any meal. Healthy, easy and budget-friendly!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 177kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

10 ounces (300 g) fresh or frozen lima beans
4 bacon slices , chopped
1 cup (115 g) chopped onion
¼ cup (46 g) diced red bell pepper
1 garlic clove , minced
2 cups (330 g) fresh corn kernels (3 ears)
1 teaspoon (4 g) creole seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup (149 g) cherry tomatoes
¼ cup (6 g) fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Place lima beans in a medium saucepan, add about 2-3 cups of water to cover the beans, bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Place bacon in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon crumbs to paper towels and set aside. Reserve drippings in skillet.
Add onion, bell pepper and garlic to skillet; cook stirring until onion is softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in fresh corn kernels, Creole seasoning, salt, pepper, and drained lima beans. Cook, stirring often until corn is tender and bright yellow, about 5-6 minutes. Add in the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with bacon and serve immediately.

Notes

Other alternatives to fresh basil would be tarragon, chives or parsley.
Aside from bacon, you may also add in some seafood bits into this dish like chopped cooked lobster meat and cooked shrimps.
For that hint of buttery flavor, you may add 1 tablespoon of butter towards the end.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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