Best 12 Down East Succotash Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of New England and discover the delightful flavors of Down East Succotash, a dish that embodies the essence of summer bounty. This classic recipe, passed down through generations, is a harmonious blend of fresh corn, tender lima beans, succulent tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, all simmered together to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or one that incorporates additional vegetables, meats, or seasonings, Down East Succotash offers endless possibilities for customization, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a delectable side. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and the satisfying taste of this iconic New England dish, which promises a culinary experience that is sure to become a cherished tradition in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST-EVER SUCCOTASH



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Think of this classic succotash as a greatest hits list of summer veggies.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces fresh or frozen baby lima beans (2 cups)
4 center-cut bacon slices
1 cup chopped sweet onion (from 1 small onion)
4 ounces fresh okra, cut into ½-inch-thick slices (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped (1 tsp.)
3 cups fresh corn kernels (4 ears)
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
5 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved (1 cup)
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place lima beans in a medium saucepan, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce to medium-low, and simmer until beans are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While beans simmer, place bacon slices in a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Cook until crisp, about 8 minutes, turning once after 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels; crumble and set aside. Reserve drippings in skillet.
  • Add chopped onion, fresh okra, and garlic to skillet over medium, and cook, stirring often, until onion is just tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in fresh corn kernels, salt, pepper, and drained beans, and cook, stirring often, until corn is tender and bright yellow, 5 to 6 minutes. Add butter, and cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and sliced basil; sprinkle with crumbled bacon, and serve immediately.

DOWN HOME SUCCOTASH



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If you grow your own corn, you can have it be really fresh for this recipe if you make sure everything is ready before you pick the corn! That's the way I like it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 pound sliced bacon, chopped
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1/2 pound lima beans
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels and drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings. , In the same skillet, add the corn, beans, green pepper and onion. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender, adding water if necessary. Stir in tomatoes and bacon; cook just until tomatoes are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SUCCOTASH



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Serve this hearty Southern dish as an entree, or alongside comfort fare like fried chicken or pork chops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 medium red bell peppers, seeded, deveined, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 medium zucchini, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 10-ounce packages frozen lima beans, rinsed under warm running water and drained
3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (4 ears)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon picked fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion; cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add bell peppers, zucchini, lima beans, and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in herbs, and serve.

DOWN-EAST SUCCOTASH



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Categories     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Bacon     Corn     Lima Bean     Fall     Summer     Tarragon     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
2 shallots, chopped
2 10-ounce packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 10-ounce packages frozen large lima beans, thawed
3/4 cup Turkey Stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 1-pint basket cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat from skillet. Return skillet to medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in corn, lima beans, Turkey Stock and fresh tarragon. Cook uncovered until lima beans are tender and most of stock evaporates, stirring often, about 14 minutes. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Add bacon and tomatoes. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SUCCOTASH



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 15-ounce bag frozen baby lima beans, thawed, or about 2 cups fresh lima beans
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 Vidalia or sweet onion, diced
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears)
3 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/2 cups frozen sliced okra
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Place lima beans and 1 slice bacon in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the beans are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the beans and set aside. Discard the bacon.
  • Meanwhile, add the remaining bacon to a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon to a plate or bowl and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet with the bacon fat. Add the onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the corn and the garlic and season with salt and pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon of each). Cook until the corn is just barely cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the okra and cook until tender, another couple of minutes. Add the tomatoes and drained beans and continue to cook until the corn is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice, then taste for seasoning.
  • Chop the reserved bacon and sprinkle on top along with the chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SUMMER SUCCOTASH



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ears corn, shucked
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced Spanish onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups fresh or defrosted frozen lima beans
2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil, cut into chiffonade
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint, cut into chiffonade
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the corn until lightly charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then cut off the kernels and reserve.
  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sweat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the lima beans and tomatoes and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the reserved corn to the saute pan. In a small bowl, mix together the butter and mayonnaise. Add the mixture to the succotash along with the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle with the basil, Pecorino-Romano, cilantro, mint and smoked paprika.

SUCCOTASH



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A healthy American-inspired side dish of sweetcorn and broad beans flavoured with red chilli, basil, mint and garlic

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 sweetcorn cobs
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves , crushed
100g frozen baby broad bean
1 red chilli , deseeded and chopped
large handful basil , chopped
large handful mint , chopped
1-2 tsp sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Use a knife to cut down the length of the sweetcorn to remove the kernels. Heat the oil in a large lidded pan. Cook the kernels and garlic over a medium heat for 5 mins, stirring all the time.
  • Add the frozen beans to the pan, cover and cook, stirring every so often, for another 4-5 mins or until the beans are cooked through. Turn off the heat and add the chilli, herbs and vinegar. Taste and add seasoning, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

SUCCOTASH



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Frozen or canned vegetables may be substituted for fresh ones.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, divided
2 cups fresh lima beans
½ teaspoon salt
4 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) (blank)s fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons white sugar
4 ears fresh corn kernels, cut from the cob

Steps:

  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in lima beans and salt, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan heat tomatoes, sugar and remaining 1/2 cup butter. Cook until tomatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes into lima beans and add corn; cook 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 81.3 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1083.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

REALLY EASY SUCCOTASH



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Just a simple, one-dish meal that is really good. Another from Del Monte, which has great recipe ideas.

Provided by alijen

Categories     Corn

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces light smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can lima beans
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup salsa, mild
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic (or just one can diced tomatoes and add your own garlic to taste)

Steps:

  • Coat large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add sausage and onion.
  • Cook about 5 minutes: sausage should be lightly browned and onion is tender.
  • Add lima beans, corn, and undrained tomatoes.
  • Boil uncovered 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally until liquid is nearly evaporated.
  • Serve with something like cornbread or biscuits and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.1, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 1733.2, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 21.4

DOWN-HOME SUCCOTASH



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Make and share this Down-Home Succotash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nancy Sneed

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 lb sliced bacon, diced
2 cups fresh corn
1/2 lb lima beans
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the bacon until it's crisp.
  • Put the bacon on paper towels and reserve 1 tbsp of drippings; add the corn, beans, green pepper and onion to the drippings; simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are almost tender, adding water if necessary.
  • Stir in tomatoes and bacon; cook just until tomatoes are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 6.4, Sodium 131.9, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2, Protein 3.1

MEXICAN SUCCOTASH



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Succotash with a Mexican flair! Serve with white rice.

Provided by Sharlene Cervantes

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground turkey
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 ½ cups water
1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can baby lima beans, drained

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in water, taco sauce, and taco seasoning. Stir together. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook about 10 minutes.
  • Add corn and lima beans to pan and stir. Let simmer until lima beans are tender and heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 761.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CANNED SUCCOTASH



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Pressure canning is the best way to preserve the flavor of corn. Even though the sugar in sweet corn causes browning, the discoloration does not hurt the food. Recipe copyright 2012 by Eugenia Bone.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 8h20m

Yield Makes 5 pints

Number Of Ingredients 3

10 ears corn, shucked
3/4 pound fresh lima beans or other shell beans (about 2 1/2 cups shelled)
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, divided

Steps:

  • Have ready 5 very clean pint jars with new lids and screw-top bands that have been simmered in hot water; keep submerged in hot water until ready for use.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add corn. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut off kernels (do not cut so close to cobs that the milk comes out; you should have 5 cups). Reserve cobs to make corn soup. Combine corn kernels and beans.
  • Place 1/2 teaspoon salt in each hot empty jar. Fill each jar with 1 1/2 cups hot succotash, leaving 1-inch space at top.
  • Place rack in a pressure canner, and fill canner with 3 quarts boiling water. Place jars on rack. Align cover handles so they are locked into position according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove pressure regulator from steam vent. Heat canner over high heat. Let steam release from vent 10 minutes, then return pressure regulator to steam vent.
  • Process corn at 11 pounds pressure 1 hour, adjusting for altitude and type of pressure canner according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Turn off heat, and let pressure drop naturally, about 40 minutes. When canner is depressurized (according to manufacturer's instructions), remove gauge, then canner's lid.
  • Remove jars using tongs, and let cool; you may hear the lids ping, a sign that vacuum sealing has occurred. After 6 hours, check each lid to make sure it is concave (another sign that it's vacuum sealed), then remove screw-top band, and try to remove lid with your fingertips. If you can't, seal is tight. Label and date jars, then store in a cool, dark, dry place up to 1 year (after opening, succotash can be refrigerated up to 1 week). Before using, check to see if lid is still concave; if it isn't, discard.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen ingredients. Fresh vegetables will give your succotash the best flavor, but frozen vegetables can be used in a pinch. Avoid canned vegetables, as they can be mushy and lack flavor.
  • Choose a variety of vegetables. The classic succotash recipe includes corn, lima beans, and tomatoes, but you can also add other vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or okra. This will give your succotash a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Season your succotash well. Succotash should be seasoned with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. Some popular additions include garlic, onion, thyme, and basil.
  • Cook your succotash until the vegetables are tender. Succotash should be cooked until the vegetables are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooking the vegetables will make them mushy.
  • Serve your succotash hot or cold. Succotash can be served hot as a main course or side dish. It can also be served cold as a salad or dip.

Conclusion:

Succotash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's a great way to use up fresh summer vegetables, and it's also a healthy and budget-friendly meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give succotash a try.

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