Best 11 Succotash Recipe From The Early Days Of Yore Recipes

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Discover the captivating flavors of the past with our exploration of a timeless recipe, "Succotash from the Early Days of Yore." This delectable dish, with its roots deeply entrenched in Native American culinary traditions, has stood the test of time, captivating palates for generations. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll uncover a harmonious blend of fresh corn, tender lima beans, and succulent tomatoes, complemented by aromatic herbs and a touch of savory seasoning. Prepare to relish a dish that embodies the essence of simplicity, where each ingredient shines through, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you back to a simpler time.

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

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

SUPER SIMPLE SUCCOTASH



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 thick slices bacon, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
5 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off (about 5 cups)
5 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off (about 5 cups)
2 cups canned lima beans, rinsed
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat, then add the bacon and cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon has crisped, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic and onions and cook until the onions have softened a bit, about 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook another 2 minutes. Add the lima beans and then remove from the heat. Stir in the basil and red wine vinegar, season with salt and pepper and serve.

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.

SUCCOTASH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
2 cups frozen or canned corn, drained
2 cups frozen lima beans
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat butter and cook red pepper until tender about 1 minute. Stir in corn, lima beans and water. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in butter and season to taste.

CARIBBEAN SUCCOTASH



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Categories     Bean     Vegetable     Side     Dinner     Corn     Cucumber     Lima Bean     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups fresh or frozen double-peeled fava beans, butter beans, or baby lima beans (about 9 ounces), thawed
3/4 cup diced peeled carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup diced red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup diced unpeeled Persian cucumber or English hothouse cucumber
3/4 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
Large pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook fava beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer fava beans to medium bowl. Add diced carrots to same saucepan of boiling water; cook until carrots are tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer carrots to small bowl.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, diced zucchini, diced bell pepper, pressed garlic cloves, and minced fresh thyme. Sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add corn, diced cucumber, and reserved carrots; stir 1 minute. Add beans, unsweetened coconut milk, cayenne pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg. Stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Season succotash to taste with salt and pepper.

SUCCOTASH



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You can't get more 'Southern' than succotash. This recipe comes from my mother, who was a fantastic cook. -Rosa Boone, Mobile, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 smoked ham hock (about 1-1/2 pounds)
4 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
1 package (10 ounces) crowder peas, thawed or 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra
Snipped fresh dill and chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, simmer ham hock in water until tender, 1-1/2 hours. Cool; remove meat from the bone and return to pan. (Discard bone and broth or save for another use.) Add the tomatoes, beans, peas, corn, green pepper, onion, ketchup and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Add okra; simmer, uncovered, until tender, 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving. Garnish with dill and chives, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUCCOTASH



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Corn     Lima Bean     Summer     Jalapeño     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 lb sliced bacon
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 ears corn, kernels cut off and cobs discarded
1 large fresh jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 (10-oz) package frozen baby lima beans, thawed
1/2 lb okra, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
3/4 lb cherry tomatoes (1 pint), halved
2 tablespoons cider vinegar, or to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over moderate heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, leaving fat in skillet.
  • Add onion to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in corn, jalapeño, lima beans, okra, and tomatoes and cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in vinegar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve succotash with bacon crumbled over.

OLD-FASHIONED SUCCOTASH RECIPE



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Make a succotash recipe exceptionally delicious with the addition of bacon. Our Old-Fashioned Succotash Recipe includes the traditional corn & lima beans.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen lima beans
1/2 cup water
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen corn
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel. Cook and stir onions in reserved bacon drippings until tender.
  • Add lima beans and water; stir. Cook 5 min. or until beans are just tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in corn, milk, butter and vinegar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 min. Stir in bacon. Season with the salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 7 g

AL'S SUFFERIN' SUCCOTASH



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A great side dish for any occasion, using store bought items and a minimum of effort and time! Fordhook lima beans, corn, and green chile peppers combine to make a tasty addition to any meal.

Provided by ALGHJR

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package frozen Fordhook lima beans, thawed
1 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add lima beans, salt and sugar. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Add the corn and green chilies, cover, and continue cooking until the beans are tender, about 5 more minutes. Drain and serve immediately. Top with butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 665.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

SUCCOTASH



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This is typically not my type of dish, but when my colleague Dominic made it I was sure to jot down his recipe.

Provided by mermaidmagic

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup diced onion
2 cups lima beans
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups corn kernels, cooked
1 cup tomatoes, peeled,cored,seeded and diced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil lima beans in salted water for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain well.
  • Melt butter in saute pan over medium low heat.
  • Add onions, beans, corn and tomatoes.
  • Saute, stirring often for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot.

SUCCOTASH



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Succotash, a southern United States favorite, is a cooked dish of lima beans, corn kernels and sometimes chopped red and green sweet peppers. The name is taken from the Naragansett Indian word msickquatash, boiled whole kernels of corn.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Corn

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bunch scallion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans (2 cups) or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame, thawed (2 cups)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook scallions, stirring, until softened- about 2 minutes.
  • Add beans and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • Add corn, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.
  • Add cream and cook, stirring, until cream is simmering and vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.6, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 63.7, Sodium 350.2, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 9.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your succotash the best flavor. If you can, try to use organic produce.
  • Choose the right type of corn: Sweet corn is the most common type of corn used in succotash, but you can also use field corn or popcorn. If you use field corn or popcorn, be sure to cook it until it is tender.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Succotash is a quick-cooking dish, so be careful not to overcook the vegetables. Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and texture.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bit of heat with cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Serve immediately: Succotash is best served immediately after it is cooked. You can also store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Succotash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is a great way to use up fresh summer vegetables, and it is also a healthy and affordable option. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious succotash that your family and friends will love.

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