Summer Vegetable Succotash

Bright, colorful, and bursting with peak-season flavors, this Summer Vegetable Succotash is the ultimate celebration of fresh produce. This quick and easy recipe combines tender zucchini, sweet corn kernels, vibrant red bell peppers, and juicy grape tomatoes with protein-packed lima beans for a hearty yet wholesome dish. Fresh basil and parsley add a fragrant herbal note, while a drizzle of lemon juice gives it a zesty finishing touch. Perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian main course, this one-skillet recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual summer gatherings. Healthy, flavorful, and brimming with seasonal vegetables, this succotash is your go-to for embracing the best of summer’s bounty.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 2 small zucchini, diced
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)
• 1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed
• 1.5 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4

Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the fresh corn kernels and lima beans. Cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the halved grape tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes, just until they begin to soften slightly.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped basil and parsley.

Step 8

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Step 9

Finish with a drizzle of freshly squeezed lemon juice for brightness.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish, or enjoy as a light vegetarian main course. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(941.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	883.6

Total Fat 33.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 62.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.8g
Protein 29.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 183.1mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 2250.1mg	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: 31.9%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 55.7%