4.9 from 28 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
25 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 lima beans cooked according to package directions, frozen
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup green beans cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, dill or basil
Instructions
- Place the bacon in a pan over medium high heat. Cook the bacon for 5-6 minutes or until browned and crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the pan. Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan and discard the rest.
- Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the lima beans, corn, green beans and butter to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until green beans are tender.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the cherry tomatoes. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle the reserved bacon and herbs over the succotash, then serve.
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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
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
616IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
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.