Corn Succotash

Succotash topped with fresh basil in a black skillet with a wooden spoon in it. A red and white towel is in the bottom left, a plate with two gold forks is on the right, and a small bowl of sliced cherry tomatoes is in the top right corner.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: corn succotash, summer succotash

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 92kcal

Corn succotash made with lima beans is a great summer side dish idea for barbecues or potlucks. It cooks quickly, you can go from prepping to serving in less than 30 minutes!

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Equipment

chef's knife
cutting board
silicone spatula
12" cast iron skillet or non-stick skillet

Ingredients

4 ears corn about 3 cups
1 cup lima beans
1 red bell pepper
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion
3-5 cloves garlic depending on your taste
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 cups cherry tomatoes
¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste
fresh basil optional for serving

Instructions

Cut the onions and bell peppers into a small dice and mince the garlic. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Place the frozen lima beans in a bowl and cover with water. Microwave for 1 - 2 minutes until they are warmed through, then drain.
Slice the corn off the cob. Stand it up on the stem end on a kitchen towel. Start with the part of the knife blade closest to your hand and let it fall down the cob toward the bottom, letting the kernels fall onto the towel.
Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook until they are translucent and just beginning to brown, 5 - 8 minutes. Then add garlic and smoked paprika and stir for 1 - 2 minutes more until fragrant.
Add the corn, red peppers, and lima beans, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt and cook for 3-5 minutes until all the vegetables are warm, but still retain their bright color. Stir in the cider vinegar.
Remove from heat and stir in the cherry tomatoes, add some freshly ground black pepper. Serve topped with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

I really don't like to cook corn succotash for too long. You want the corn to retain its sweetness and texture, the beauty of succotash is letting the vegetables shine!
The cider vinegar is the secret ingredient here that brings all the flavors together and adds a hint of acid.
I love making succotash with fresh, sweet summer corn, but if you get a hankering when it's out of season, you can definitely make it with frozen corn or canned corn. Just make sure they are well drained before you add them to the skillet.

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