Southern Succotash

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A protein-packed dish complete with fresh herbs and juicy tomatoes.

Succotash, a traditional Southern corn and lima bean dish, can be made year round starting with good quality frozen lima beans.  A traditional succotash recipe with a sprinkling of fresh herbs and chopped tomatoes are added to the beans and corn in this version of the vegetable mix.

Lima beans are very rich in B-complex vitamins and the minerals iron, copper, manganese and magnesium, and are an excellent source of folic acid. Succotash is a great way to incorporate the velvety soft, buttery bean into your diet.

You might also like Fava Beans with Garlic and Lemon.

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Southern Succotash

This traditional Southern side dish is rich in vitamins and minerals that will keep your body healthy.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Yield 6 people
Serving Size 0.75 cup
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Author SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups lima beans frozen
  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes quartered or halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup parsley or basil, chopped (optional)
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Instructions

  • In a small pot, cook lima beans and corn over medium heat with 1/4 cup of water for 5 minutes. Strain out any remaining water and add the lima and corn back to the pot.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 367mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
Keywords Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian

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  1. Made this for dinner tonight and it is AWESOME. Added about 1/3 c. finely minced onion and used fresh basil. Will become a regular item on the menu here!!

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