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Succotash

Creamy Succotash with Lima Beans and Sweet Corn Delight

This Creamy Succotash is a festive, fiber-rich dish combining Lima beans and sweet corn, perfect for Thanksgiving.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Succotash Ingredients
  • 1 cup Lima Beans fresh or frozen
  • 4 ounces Salt Pork or Bacon; substitute with turkey bacon if desired
  • 2 cups Water or broth for added flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 cups Corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Light Cream or half-and-half/cashew cream
  • 2 tablespoons Flour or gluten-free flour

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • small bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh or frozen Lima beans, 4 ounces of diced salt pork, 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the Lima beans are nearly tender.
  2. Uncover the saucepan and stir in 2 cups of corn (fresh or frozen). Cover again and let simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until the corn is tender and bright yellow.
  3. Carefully remove the salt pork pieces. In a small bowl, blend 1 cup of light cream and 2 tablespoons of flour until smooth. Gradually stir this creamy mixture into the Lima bean and corn mixture over low heat, stirring gently to avoid lumps.
  4. Return to medium heat and cook and stir for about 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and bubbles. If it becomes too thick, add a splash of water or broth.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving warm. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for longer storage, up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove before serving.

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