Creamy Succotash

from Family Circle

Creamy Succotash
Servings: 8 Prep 10 mins Cook About 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 10 ounce package frozen lima beans
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 strip bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 medium-size red onion, chopped
  • 1 large green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels, from 6 large ears
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, each halved
  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

Make It

1. Cook lima beans according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large nonstick skillet, add butter and bacon. Cook over medium-high heat until bacon starts to brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in onion and green pepper and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add corn, broth, salt, pepper and cooked lima beans; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream, tomatoes and parsley. Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 8; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 245, Fat, total (g): 11, chol. (mg): 31, sat. fat (g): 6, carb. (g): 33, fiber (g): 4, pro. (g): 8, sodium (mg): 402, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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