Succotash Lima Beans Corn (Printable)
Colorful lima beans and sweet corn combine with fresh veggies in a vibrant, hearty summer dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen lima beans
02 - 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small zucchini, diced
05 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings & Herbs
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Liquids
12 - 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
→ Optional
13 - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
# Directions:
01 - Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add lima beans and cook for 4–5 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add red onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for 3–4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Add corn kernels and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add cooked lima beans, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender and the mixture is heated through.
06 - If using cherry tomatoes, stir them in during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
07 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the ultimate way to celebrate summers last hurrah with vegetables that practically glow on your plate
- The combination of sweet corn and creamy lima beans creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
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- I learned the hard way that overcrowding the pan makes everything steam instead of sauté, so use a big enough skillet
- Adding the lima beans already cooked keeps them from turning mushy while the other vegetables finish cooking
03 -
- Adding a splash of cream at the end transforms this into something incredibly luxurious
- If you want to add protein, crispy pancetta or bacon stirred in at the end takes this to a whole new level