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The Best Succotash
Succotash is a side dish that is packed full of tasty‚ crunchy vegetables (and bacon!) with a fantastic flavor and texture that just cant beat!A SIMPLE‚ VEGGIE FILLED SIDE DISHTalk about a flavor explosion; this Succotash recipe is the perfect side to any meal and really shines with fresh veggies in the summer. Even some of my non-vegetable lovers really like this one. The smokiness from the bacon and paprika really gives it a a unique touch. The best part of this recipe is you can really customize it to what you enjoy or have on hand. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)What is Succotash? Succotash is a traditional American vegetable side dish. It primarily consists of sweet corn and lima beans. Its a perfect way to enjoy all those Southern vegetables and it pairs well with grilled chicken or fish. There are a lot of variations to succotash depending on where you are from and how your Mom made it but that is the general idea. What if I dont like one of the vegetables? Include what you like and ditch what you dont. The same goes for things that you have trouble finding. If you cant find it‚ dont stress‚ just use what you can find and enjoy. What other seasonings could I try? Feel free to play around with this and get some other flavors going. This version is very simple‚ but you can try other ideas like creole seasoning‚ lemon pepper‚ ranch seasoning and it would be incredible with Old Bay if youre serving it with fish. Should Succotash be served warm or cold? Serve your homemade Succotash however you like it! It can be served either warm or cold‚ it does not matter. Both ways will be delicious. What do you serve this Succotash with? We like to serve this at pretty much any summer barbecue. It goes perfect with anything that you put on the grill‚ like Grilled Ribs‚ Grilled BBQ Chicken‚ hamburgers‚ Grilled Brats‚ Hot Dog Burnt Ends‚ Grilled Pork Chops etc. It is the perfect side dish for Fried Catfish or a good ole Crock Pot Shrimp Boil too! What do I do with leftover Succotash? it all depends on how you are serving it (warm or cold). If you think you will have leftovers‚ I suggest adding the tomatoes to each portion instead of mixing them all in‚ for reheating purposes if serving warm. So‚ when you go to reheat‚ the tomatoes will not get warm‚ however it is still very yummy but just keep that in mind. If serving cold‚ you dont have to do anything but open your container and enjoy!Keep leftovers in a container in the fridge for up to 4 days‚ freeze for up to 3 months. Whats the best way to reheat leftovers? I like to reheat leftovers on the stove top or in the microwave. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)frozen lima beans you can use canned‚ drained lima beans (you dont need to boil them first). I prefer the color of the frozen ones‚ theyre a prettier‚ brighter green‚ but canned ones would absolutely work. You can also use fresh (you can boil them just like the frozen). Or you can use dried lima beans (just soak them overnight.) bacon You can also use leftover ham‚ ham hocks‚ etc in place of the bacon‚ but you will need to use some extra butter or oil to saut the veggies in‚ so keep that in mind.small sweet onion and green bell pepper if you dont like on or the other‚ just leave them out. This recipe is very forgiving so you can add what you like without losing flavor (although I think the onion is adding a lot of flavor here.) fresh okra cut into 1/2 inch pieces with the stems removed. You can leave this out if you dont like it or cant find it. You could also use frozen. Just let it defrost then dry it with a paper towel to remove excess water. smoked paprika if you dont like smoky flavor‚ you can use regular paprika or swap it out for another seasoning you prefer. fresh corn I really think this recipe is best with fresh corn but you could use canned (fully drained) or frozen (allow it to defrost fully then pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess water. cloves garlic you really need to use fresh garlic‚ jarred garlic just wont have the same amount of flavor here and it can add like a tangy flavor which isnt as ideal as fresh.grape tomatoes cherry tomatoes or regular beefsteak tomatoes can also be used. The cherry and grape tomatoes seem to hold up better and dont fall apart as easily as a diced beefsteak tomato. HOW TO MAKE SUCCOTASHIn a large Dutch oven‚ boil the lima beans until tender‚ 15-20 minutes‚ drain‚ and set aside. Wipe out the pot and add the bacon‚ cook until crispy over medium heat for about 10 minutes‚ stirring often‚ and drain‚ reserving the bacon grease in the pan. Set the cooked bacon aside for garnish.Add the onion‚ bell pepper‚ okra‚ salt‚ pepper‚ and paprika‚ stir into the bacon grease and cook until the onion is translucent‚ 8-10 minutes‚ stirring occasionally. Add the corn and lima beans‚ stir them in‚ and cook an additional 5 minutes‚ stirring occasionally.Add the butter and garlic‚ mix to combine‚ and cook until the garlic is fragrant 30 seconds. Take off the heat‚ and stir in the tomatoes. Garnish with the crispy bacon and serve.CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Black Eyed Pea SaladMarinated Green Bean SaladMarinated Tomato Cucumber SaladCreamy Cucumber SaladCarrot SaladCrock Pot Vegetable SoupSummer Corn SaladHoney Glazed CarrotsFried SquashGrilled CornFried CornSouthern Fried Okra PrintThe Best SuccotashSuccotash is a side dish that is packed full of tasty‚ crunchy vegetables (and bacon!) with a fantastic flavor and texture that just can';t beat!Course Side DishCuisine AmericanPrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 45 minutes minutesTotal Time 1 hour hourServings 8 servingsCalories 252kcalAuthor Brandie @ The Country CookIngredients12 ounce bag frozen lima beans6 slices bacon‚ chopped1 small sweet onion‚ small diced1 green bell pepper‚ small diced1 cup sliced fresh okra (stems removed)1 teaspoon salt teaspoon black pepper teaspoon smoked paprika4 ears of corn‚ kernels removed4 Tablespoons salted butter2 cloves garlic‚ minced1 pint grape tomatoes‚ cut in halfInstructionsIn a large Dutch oven‚ boil 12 ounce bag frozen lima beans (boil the beans‚ not the bag) until tender‚ 15-20 minutes‚ drain‚ and set aside. Wipe out the pot and add 6 slices bacon‚ chopped until crispy over medium heat for about 10 minutes‚ stirring often‚ and drain‚ reserving the bacon grease in the pan. Set the cooked bacon aside for garnish. Add 1 small sweet onion‚ small diced‚ 1 green bell pepper‚ small diced‚ 1 cup sliced fresh okra‚ 1 teaspoon salt‚ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika‚ stir into the bacon grease and cook until the onion is translucent‚ 8-10 minutes‚ stirring occasionally. Add 4 ears of corn‚ kernels removed and lima beans‚ stir them in‚ and cook an additional 5 minutes‚ stirring occasionally. Add 4 Tablespoons salted butter and 2 cloves garlic‚ minced‚ mix to combine‚ and cook until the garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds). Take off the heat‚ and stir in 1 pint grape tomatoes‚ cut in half. Garnish with the crispy bacon and serve. NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 483mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g