Succotash Lima Beans Corn (Printable)

Bright mix of lima beans, corn, and veggies for a quick, flavorful summer dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen lima beans
02 - 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small zucchini, diced
05 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

→ Seasonings & Herbs

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil for vegan)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Liquids

13 - 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water

# How To Make It:

01 - Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add lima beans and cook for 4–5 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add red onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for 3–4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Add corn kernels and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add cooked lima beans, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes until all vegetables are tender and heated through.
06 - If using cherry tomatoes, stir them in during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
07 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This dish comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Its one of those rare recipes that works as a stunning side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main
02 -
  • Overcooking the lima beans makes them mushy and mealy, so taste them early and often
  • Letting the vegetables sit in the pan too long after cooking turns this bright dish into something soggy and sad
03 -
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper adds warmth that complements the sweet corn perfectly
  • If you want to add bacon or pancetta, cook it first and use the rendered fat instead of butter

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