Succotash with Lima Beans (Printable)

A colorful blend of lima beans, corn, and fresh vegetables for a hearty, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen lima beans
02 - 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small zucchini, diced
05 - ½ small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Fats & Seasoning

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Fresh Herbs

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

# How to Make It:

01 - If using fresh lima beans, blanch them in boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted.
03 - Add red onion and garlic; sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in red bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add lima beans and corn. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
06 - Cook, stirring gently, for 6–8 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in chopped parsley and basil, adjusting seasoning if needed.
08 - Serve warm as a side or vegetarian main.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • Its a celebration of summers best vegetables all in one skillet
  • The combination of creamy lima beans and sweet corn is pure comfort
  • Ready in 35 minutes and works as a side or a satisfying vegetarian main
02 -
  • Dont rush the blanching step with fresh lima beans—undercooked beans stay unpleasantly starchy
  • Keep the heat at medium so the vegetables cook through without browning too much
  • The smoked paprika is subtle but worth it if you want layers of flavor
03 -
  • If using lima beans straight from the garden, give them an extra minute or two of blanching time
  • A knob of extra butter at the end never hurt anyone
  • Leftovers (if you have them) make an excellent breakfast topped with a fried egg

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