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Easy Succotash

easy homemade succotash in a serving bowl with a spoon made with corn, lima beans, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and basil
  • Serves: 6
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 10 ounces frozen green lima beans, thawed (about 2 cups)
  • 4 ears corn
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 bunch green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 3 limes)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Heat olive oil In a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the lima beans, corn, tomatoes, and white parts of the green onion. Cook until corn is browned and tomatoes and onions have softened, about 5-6 minutes.

  2. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Add the remaining green onion, cilantro, basil, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.