Southern Succotash 🌽🍅:
Ingredients 🌽
– 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
– 1 small onion, chopped 🧅
– 1 red bell pepper, diced 🌶️
– 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 🌽
– 1 cup fresh or frozen lima beans 🫘
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
– 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth 🍗🥕
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional) 🌿
Preparation 🍳
1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper, cooking until softened. 🧈🧅🌶️
2. Add Corn and Lima Beans: Stir in the corn kernels and lima beans. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are heated through. 🌽🫘
3. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Add the cherry tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and the broth is mostly absorbed. 🍅🍗🌿🧂🌶️
4. Garnish and Serve: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley if using. Serve the succotash warm as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy your Southern Succotash! 😋🌽