Old-Fashioned Succotash

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh lima beans
  • 4 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 1/2 cups diced sweet onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Place lima beans, thyme sprigs, onion half, and garlic in a medium saucepan, and cover with water. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain beans, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Discard thyme sprigs, onion, and garlic.
  2. Saute diced onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Stir in corn and honey; cook, stirring often, 6 minutes or until corn is tender. Stir in beans and 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in butter, and add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

804 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.2g 24% DV
Total Fat 54.7g 70% DV
Carbs 76.6g 28% DV
Fiber 13.2g 47% DV
Sugar 29.7g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10076mg 100% DV
Potassium 1128mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1090.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 210.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 346.5mg 27% DV
Iron 11.6mg 65% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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