Succotash: Lima beans, fresh corn, tomato & basil
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 133.3
- Total Fat: 4.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 208.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 21.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Succotash: Lima beans, fresh corn, tomato & basil calories by ingredient
Introduction
Yummy. Dried lima beans are so much more flavorful than canned. The little bit of extra time to prepare is worth it. Yummy. Dried lima beans are so much more flavorful than canned. The little bit of extra time to prepare is worth it.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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- 2 tblsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
- 1/4 tsp sea or kosher salt
- 3-4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 c. chopped tomatoes (about 5 large)
- 2 c. corn kernels (3 cobs of corn)
- 2 c. lima beans (1 cup dried, soaked and cooked until tender
- 3 tblsp thinly sliced fresh basil
Tips
A cast iron skillet is perfect for cooking and serving this dish.
Directions
Soak 1 cup dried lima beans overnight and cook until tender (not mushy). Heat oil in skillet, add onion and sprinkle with salt to taste. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir in tomatos, corn, and lima beans. Simmer until corn and lima beans are tender and tomatoes are soft; about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Shred basil and stir in before serving.
Serving Size: makes 6 servings of 3/4 cup each.
Serving Size: makes 6 servings of 3/4 cup each.