Butter Bean Succotash
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Butter Bean Succotash

A colorful medley of butter beans, corn, tomatoes, and peppers - a vibrant Southern vegetable side dish.

40 min
8 servings

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Medium

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

6

carbs

26

fiber

6

protein

8

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Ingredients

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  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen butter beans
  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

1

Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings.

2

Sauté onion and bell pepper in bacon drippings for 5 minutes.

3

Add butter beans and chicken broth. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

4

Add corn, tomatoes, butter, and sugar. Cook uncovered 5-7 minutes.

5

Season with salt and pepper. Stir in reserved bacon and fresh basil.

6

Serve hot as a side dish.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Fresh summer vegetables make this dish extra special, but frozen works great too!

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