World Flavors Cookbook

Traditional Succotash

A historic American dish of lima beans and sweet corn, often enhanced with bell peppers, onions, and bacon.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• 2 cups lima beans (fresh or frozen)
• 2 cups sweet corn kernels
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/4 cup heavy cream or butter
• Fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

1. Fry bacon in a skillet until crisp; add onion and bell pepper.
2. Sauté until vegetables are soft.
3. Add lima beans and corn; cook for 5-8 minutes.
4. Stir in cream or butter and simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chives.