Southern Succotash ๐ŸŒฝ๐Ÿ…:

Ingredients ๐ŸŒฝ
โ€“ 2 tablespoons butter ๐Ÿงˆ
โ€“ 1 small onion, chopped ๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 1 red bell pepper, diced ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels ๐ŸŒฝ
โ€“ 1 cup fresh or frozen lima beans ๐Ÿซ˜
โ€“ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ๐Ÿ…
โ€“ 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฅ•
โ€“ 1 teaspoon dried thyme ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ Salt and pepper to taste ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional) ๐ŸŒฟ

Preparation ๐Ÿณ
1. Sautรฉ Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper, cooking until softened. ๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿง…๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

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. ๐ŸŒฝ๐Ÿซ˜

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. ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ—๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

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! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐ŸŒฝ