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Succotash
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 99 kcal —
- Protein 5 g 10%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 1 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 3.8 g 14%
- Sodium 4 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 15 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 15.1 mg 17%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.2 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.21 mg 17%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.08 mg 6%
- Niacin (B3) 1.6 mg 10%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.13 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 40 µg 10%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 18 mg 1%
- Iron 1.8 mg 10%
- Magnesium 48 mg 11%
- Phosphorus 113 mg 9%
- Potassium 369 mg 8%
- Zinc 0.61 mg 6%
- Copper 0.19 mg 21%
- Manganese 0.69 mg 30%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
Questions about Succotash
What is succotash made of?
Succotash is a dish built around sweetcorn and lima beans, also called butter beans. It often includes tomatoes, onion or peppers, with herbs or a little butter added for flavour.
How do you cook succotash?
If using frozen sweetcorn and lima beans, simmer them together in a little water until tender, usually about 8–10 minutes, then drain. Soften chopped onion in a pan, add the beans and corn, and cook together for a few minutes; stir in herbs or a knob of butter at the end.
Can you make succotash with tinned sweetcorn and beans?
Yes. Drain and rinse the tinned ingredients, then warm them in a pan with softened onion, a splash of water or stock, and seasoning for about 5 minutes; avoid prolonged cooking, which can make the beans break up.
What can you serve with succotash?
Serve it as a side with grilled fish, roast chicken or sausages, or spoon it over rice for a simple meal. It is also used as a filling, hearty vegetable dish, with tomatoes and herbs commonly added.
What can you use instead of lima beans in succotash?
Butter beans are the closest easy substitute; cannellini beans or edamame also work. Choose beans that hold their shape, and add cooked beans near the end so they warm through without turning mushy.
Can you freeze succotash?
Yes. Cool it promptly, pack it in an airtight freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge, then reheat in a pan until steaming hot, stirring gently.
Where does the word ‘succotash’ come from?
The name comes from the Narragansett word ‘msíckquatash’, referring to boiled corn kernels. The dish has Indigenous North American roots, and corn and beans remain its defining ingredients.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2230 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
