Succotash is a Southern mixed vegetable side dish made with corn, lima beans, tomatoes, zucchini, and onion. It is a great way to use summer vegetables.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American Southern
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time30minutes
Total Time45minutes
AuthorRenee Dobbs
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsfresh lima beans
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonunsalted butter
1 1/2cupschopped onion
1garlic cloveminced
2cupschopped zucchini
1 1/2cupscorn kernels
2medium red tomatoeschopped
1teaspoonhot sauce
1tablespoonchopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Simmer the lima beans in lightly salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened (about 5 minutes).
Add the lima beans, corn, tomatoes, and hot sauce. Stir to combine.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cover skillet. Cook until heated through and tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes*. Stir occasionally.
Add chopped basil and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl to serve.
Recipe Notes
*You can cook for less or more time depending on desired texture of vegetables.