Classic Summer Succotash

Brighten up your summer table with this Classic Summer Succotash, a vibrant and hearty medley of fresh corn, creamy lima beans, and crisp bell peppers. Infused with smoky, crispy bacon and sweet bursts of cherry tomatoes, this recipe is a true celebration of seasonal produce. Sautéed in butter and finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and fresh parsley, this dish combines comforting flavors and textures in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and a one-skillet cooking method, it's the perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Packed with color, taste, and ease, this succotash recipe is guaranteed to become a summer staple!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1.5 cups lima beans
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your ingredients. Dice the red and green bell peppers and the red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until it is crispy, about 5 minutes. Once cooked, remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.

Step 3

In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the butter and melt over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the diced red onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Add the diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until just tender.

Step 6

Stir in the corn kernels and lima beans, and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Step 7

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, cooked bacon, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 8

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the mixture and toss gently to coat.

Step 9

Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley for garnish. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 10

Transfer the succotash to a serving dish and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1193.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1422.9

Total Fat 70.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 131.8mg	0%
Sodium 4098.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g	0%
Total Sugars 39.8g
Protein 52.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 169.0mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2352.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 43.3%