Corn Succotash
Corn Succotash is a colorful side dish filled with sweet corn, tender baby lima beans, crisp red bell pepper, garlic, and fresh basil. Everything cooks together in one large skillet and is ready to serve in about 15 minutes. The combination of buttery corn, creamy lima beans, and fresh herbs makes this easy succotash recipe a great addition to weeknight dinners, cookouts, and family gatherings. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, pork chops, seafood, or your favorite barbecue dishes.
Yes. Replace the frozen corn with approximately 5 cups of fresh corn kernels. Fresh corn may cook more quickly, so check the vegetables after 5–7 minutes.
Yes. Crispy bacon or diced salt pork adds a rich, smoky flavor. You can cook the vegetables in a small amount of bacon fat and sprinkle the cooked bacon over the top before serving.
Yes. Although it is delicious served warm, you can chill the cooked succotash and serve it cold or at room temperature. Add a splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar before serving for a brighter flavor.
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Ingredient Notes
- Salted butter: Adds a rich, buttery flavor and helps cook the garlic and vegetables.
- Minced garlic: Gives the succotash a warm, savory flavor.
- Frozen corn: Provides plenty of sweet corn flavor without any shucking or cutting.
- Frozen baby lima beans: Add a tender, creamy texture and are one of the traditional ingredients found in succotash.
- Red bell pepper: Adds bright color, a mild sweetness, and a slight crunch.
- Sea salt: Enhances the natural sweetness and flavor of the vegetables.
- Fresh basil: Adds a light, fresh flavor to the finished dish.
How to make Corn Succotash
- Melt the salted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until lightly browned and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the frozen corn, frozen baby lima beans, diced red bell pepper, and sea salt.
- Cook for 7–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the corn and lima beans are heated through and the bell pepper is tender-crisp.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh basil and serve warm.
Corn Succotash
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ Tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 24 ounce of frozen corn
- 12 ounce frozen baby lima beans
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Melt the salted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until lightly browned and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the frozen corn, frozen baby lima beans, diced red bell pepper, and sea salt.
- Cook for 7–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the corn and lima beans are heated through and the bell pepper is tender-crisp.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh basil and serve warm.
Nutrition
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