Corn Succotash Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh sweet corn (cut off 5 cobs)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch scallions (chopped)
• 3-4 cloves garlic
• 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
• 2 cups baby lima beans (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/3 cup chopped basil
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop all the fresh produce. Separate the scallions into greens and whites.

2. 2

   Set a large cast iron sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, scallion whites, and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes. Then stir in the chopped bell pepper. Stir and sauté another 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Once the peppers are partially softened, add in the corn kernels, lima beans, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir and sauté for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Toss in the chopped scallion greens, parsley, and basil. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.