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4.9 from 42 votes

Succotash

This succotash recipe is a combination of bacon, corn, tomatoes and lima beans, all cooked together to make a colorful and delicious side dish. Succotash pairs perfectly with grilled meats and seafood, and can even be served as a lighter main course option.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 lices Bacon chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 16 ounce bag frozen lima beans cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • 1 cup green beans cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, dill or basil

Instructions

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  1. Place the bacon in a pan over medium high heat. Cook the bacon for 5-6 minutes or until browned and crispy.
  2. Remove the bacon from the pan. Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan and discard the rest.
  3. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the lima beans, corn, green beans and butter to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until green beans are tender.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the cherry tomatoes. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Sprinkle the reserved bacon and herbs over the succotash, then serve.

Notes

  • I recommend using frozen lima beans for this recipe as they're readily available and inexpensive. Cook the frozen beans according to package directions before proceeding with the recipe.
  • This recipe works with fresh, frozen and canned corn kernels. That being said, I think this dish tastes best with the sweetness of fresh corn.
  • I typically use yellow onions for this dish. Sweet onions also work well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 246mg (10%) Potassium 479mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 616IU (12%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 246mg 10%
Potassium 479mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 616IU 12%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.