Summertime Succotash

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Ingredients

  • 10 slices bacon, chopped
  • 3 cups lima beans
  • 2 cups field peas
  • 2 cups (1-inch-pieces) green beans
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups corn kernels (about 6 ears)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 pints multicolored grape tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. (Reserve 4 Tbsp drippings for Buttermilk Cornbread recipe).
  2. Bring lima beans, field peas, green beans, and water to cover to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium heat; add onion and garlic, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in cooked bean mixture, corn, cream, thyme, and sugar.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 8
Calories
571
571
Fat (g) 33 33
Sat. Fat (g) 19 19
Protein (g) 16 16
Carb (g) 55 55
Fiber (g) 9 9
Sodium (mg) 437 437

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