Low Carb Succotash with Corn and Lima Beans

Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and nutritious Low Carb Succotash with Corn and Lima Beans, a modern twist on a classic Southern favorite. Packed with colorful, fresh vegetables like zucchini, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes, this hearty side dish is as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Enhanced with fragrant garlic, fresh basil, and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes, this dish is a perfect balance of savory and refreshing. It's quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Serve it warm or at room temperature as a versatile low-carb side or light entrée that celebrates wholesome, seasonal ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Small zucchini, diced
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup Frozen lima beans, thawed
• 0.5 cup Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 Green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the diced zucchini and red bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the thawed lima beans and corn kernels to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to meld together.

Step 5

Gently mix in the cherry tomatoes and green onions. Cook for 2 more minutes, just until the tomatoes start to soften but still retain their shape.

Step 6

Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves. Season the succotash with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.

Step 7

Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light entrée.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(614.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	553.7

Total Fat 30.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1228.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 15.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 110.8mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 1641.2mg	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: 47.8%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 41.3%