Succotash Lima Beans Corn (Printable)

Vibrant dish with tender lima beans, sweet corn, and fresh veggies, perfect for summer meals.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen lima beans
02 - 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small zucchini, diced
05 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings & Herbs

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil for vegan)
08 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Liquids

12 - 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water

→ Optional Additions

13 - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

# Steps:

01 - Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add lima beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Add corn kernels and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add cooked lima beans, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender and the mixture is heated through.
06 - If using cherry tomatoes, stir them in during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
07 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the perfect way to celebrate fresh summer produce when your garden or farmers market is overflowing
  • The combination of sweet corn and creamy lima beans creates this incredible balance of textures that feels substantial without being heavy
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
  • Overcooking the lima beans is the number one mistake people make, turning them into mush instead of keeping them perfectly tender
  • Letting everything simmer together in that bit of broth is what transforms individual vegetables into a cohesive dish
  • Adding fresh herbs at the very end preserves their bright flavor and color
03 -
  • A splash of cream stirred in at the very end makes this incredibly luxurious
  • If using frozen vegetables, dont thaw them firstjust add them directly to the skillet with a minute or two of extra cooking time

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