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Succotash
Succotash combines sweet, savory, and aromatic in one delicious dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 182 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 slices Bacon
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ small onion diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 12 ounces frozen lima beans
- 10 ounces frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the lima beans and simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well reserving ¼ cup of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
- Add the butter, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until the onion is tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the corn, drained lima beans, reserved liquid, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and crumble the bacon into the skillet and add the cherry tomatoes and parsley.
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Notes
- Makes 6 cups—serving size ¾ cup.
- Additional seasoning or herbs can be added if desired.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
182
(9%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
501mg
(21%)
Potassium
558mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
893IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 893IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.