Dairy-Free Classic Summer Succotash

Brighten up your table with this Dairy-Free Classic Summer Succotash—a vibrant medley of fresh, seasonal vegetables bursting with color and flavor. Perfectly sautéed corn, tender lima beans or edamame, and crisp zucchini are complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes and aromatic fresh herbs like basil and parsley. With a zesty splash of lemon juice and no dairy in sight, this dish is a wholesome, plant-based take on a traditional favorite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick, gluten-free side pairs beautifully with grilled mains or stands alone as a light summer meal. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this recipe is a delicious celebration of summer's bounty that’s sure to please any crowd.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears of corn)
• 1.5 cups fresh lima beans or frozen shelled edamame, cooked
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped red onion to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the corn kernels to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the corn is tender and slightly browned.

Step 5

Add the cooked lima beans or edamame, diced red bell pepper, and diced zucchini. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Step 6

Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and continue to cook for 2 minutes until the tomatoes are just heated through.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh basil, parsley, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature as a delightful side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1491.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1135.8

Total Fat 41.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2502.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.0g	0%
Total Sugars 42.2g
Protein 55.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 631.3mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 4294.8mg	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: 30.8%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 50.7%