Creole Succotash Lima Beans (Print View)
Southern-style succotash blending lima beans, sweet corn, peppers, and Creole seasonings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen lima beans
02 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 stalk celery, diced
→ Liquids & Fats
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make:
01 - Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add lima beans and cook for 10-12 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add diced tomatoes, corn kernels, cooked lima beans, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and flavors meld together.
06 - Adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Creole spices transform humble vegetables into something that feels special enough for Sunday dinner
- It gets even better after a day in the refrigerator, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
- Overcooking the lima beans initially will make them mushy, so check them frequently during that first boil
- The vegetables will continue cooking in the simmer stage, so do not worry if they seem slightly underdone when you first combine them
03 -
- Frozen lima beans and corn work perfectly fine here, just reduce the initial boiling time by a couple minutes since they are already partially cooked
- If you want to bulk it up, add a can of drained rinsed black beans during the final simmer for extra protein