Classic Succotash Recipe

Name: Classic Succotash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh lima beans; 1/2 small yellow onion; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 garlic clove; 3 uncooked bacon slices; 1 medium-size sweet onion, chopped; 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears); 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh lima beans
1/2 small yellow onion
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 garlic clove
3 uncooked bacon slices
1 medium-size sweet onion, chopped
3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears)
1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1
Bring first 4 ingredients and water to cover to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain beans, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Discard yellow onion, thyme, and garlic.
2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat 7 minutes or until crisp, turning once. Remove bacon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels, and crumble.
3
Saute chopped sweet onion in hot drippings over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Stir in corn, and cook, stirring often, 6 minutes or until corn is tender. Stir in tomatoes, cooked lima beans, and 3/4 cup reserved cooking liquid; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in butter and next 3 ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh lima beans, 1/2 small yellow onion, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, 1 garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Classic Succotash falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Succotash

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