Heart-Healthy Succotash with Corn and Lima Beans
Brighten up your table with this Heart-Healthy Succotash with Corn and Lima Beans—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that combines sweet, crisp veggies with bold, smoky spices. This recipe brings together tender lima beans, juicy corn kernels, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all simmered in a flavorful blend of low-sodium vegetable broth, smoked paprika, and fresh thyme. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, this quick and easy side dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as a light vegetarian main course. Garnished with optional fresh parsley for a pop of color, this succotash is not only delicious but also a wholesome, low-fat way to incorporate plant-based protein and fiber into your diet. Perfect for anyone looking for an easy, heart-healthy recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
- 1.5 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet, and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the lima beans, corn, and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, and stir to combine the ingredients.
Step 5
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and sprinkle in the fresh thyme leaves, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Stir well.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer the succotash for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lima beans and corn are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. For a vibrant touch, garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Step 8
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it as a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1163.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 869.1 |
| Total Fat 19.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 148.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 149.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 40.2g | |
| Protein 38.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 184.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3218.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories