Southwestern Succotash

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Southwestern Succotash takes a classic dish and gives it a spicy, Tex-Mex-inspired twist. This quick and easy recipe combines sweet corn, creamy lima beans, and hearty black beans with aromatic garlic, smoky paprika, and zesty lime juice for a dish that's both comforting and exciting. Fresh cherry tomatoes add a juicy pop, while optional jalapeño provides a customizable kick of heat. Perfect as a healthy side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main, this skillet-prepped succotash comes together in just 35 minutes. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it's a wholesome, gluten-free offering that's as stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium jalapeño, finely diced (optional, for heat)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for garnish)
• 1 medium lime, juiced

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño (if using). Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the thawed corn kernels, lima beans, and black beans to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle the ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper over the vegetables. Stir well to evenly coat with the spices.

Step 6

Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.

Step 7

Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and lime juice.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Garnish with additional cilantro before serving. Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy as a light, healthy main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1277.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1129.6

Total Fat 35.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 414.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.2g	0%
Total Sugars 37.4g
Protein 46.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 286.4mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 3539.2mg	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: 26.4%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 58.0%