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Succotash

This traditional Southern succotash recipe is an easy side dish or affordable entrée that pairs sweet corn, lima beans, and tomatoes with savory bacon and butter.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 2033 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lices Bacon
  • ½ cup diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia)
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 (9 ounce) package frozen lima beans (or use 1 ½ cups fresh lima beans)
  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen corn kernels (or use 2 ⅔ cup fresh corn off the cob)
  • 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • salt and pepper, to taste (I use about ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper)
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, or dill

Instructions

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  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp (about 6-8 minutes). Remove bacon with tongs and set aside on paper towels to cool.
  2. Add the onion and garlic to the bacon fat; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent (about 3-5 minutes). Add the lima beans, corn, tomatoes, and water. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring regularly, until vegetables are tender (about 7-10 minutes). Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon as you stir the vegetables. Remove from heat.
  3. Stir in butter; season with salt and pepper to taste. Crumble bacon over top and garnish with herbs. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Vegetarian succotash: Skip the bacon and instead cook the onion and garlic in 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil or extra butter.
  • If you like okra, you can also add ½ cup trimmed, chopped fresh okra to the succotash recipe along with the other vegetables.
  • Additional veggies that you can add to the skillet include: red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and diced zucchini.
  • Spice it up with jalapeños, cayenne pepper, or even just a dash of paprika.
  • For a Louisiana-style Southern Succotash recipe, try adding ¼ teaspoon of Creole or Cajun seasoning to the dish. You might also like some diced andouille sausage instead of the bacon.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of the recipe Calories 203.3kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 32.3g (11%) Protein 8.2g (16%) Fat 6.5g (10%) Saturated Fat 3.3g (17%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g Monounsaturated Fat 1.2g Cholesterol 13.7mg (5%) Sodium 229.4mg (10%) Potassium 583.7mg (17%) Fiber 6.6g (26%) Sugar 3.3g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2033

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the recipe
Calories 203.3kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 32.3g 11%
Protein 8.2g 16%
Fat 6.5g 10%
Saturated Fat 3.3g 17%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g 4%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Cholesterol 13.7mg 5%
Sodium 229.4mg 10%
Potassium 583.7mg 12%
Fiber 6.6g 26%
Sugar 3.3g 7%

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