Corn Succotash Recipe
Summer's best bounty in this classic side dish! Summer Corn Succotash is easy to make and packed with vibrant flavor.
Servings: 8
Cost: $10
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 3-4 Ears of Corn
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or bacon fat
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup lima beans fresh or frozen and thawed
- 1 1/2 cups sliced grape tomatoes
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Grill the corn for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally to cook all sides.
- Remove and allow to cool enough to handle.
- Cut the kernels off the corn and place in a bowl. (You can skip the grilling and cook the corn in the skillet with the other veggies or use frozen, thawed corn.)
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion to the pan and cook until softened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the zucchini and bell pepper, continuing to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the lima beans and corn. Cook for 1-2 minutes and then stir in the tomatoes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the succotash to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle with green onions, cheese and basil.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
This succotash can be made up to 3 days in advance and can be served at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 921IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg