Succotash - No Limas Recipe
Do you like the thought of succotash but have a hard time with the limas? Some people do. I personally love limas but I think this update really works. And it's delicious too!
Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. evoo or grapeseed oil
- 1/2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 medium-size green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 medium-size red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 medium-size plum tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock
- 1 (16-oz.) package frozen edamame, thawed
- 1 Tbsp. Earth Balance
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
- 2 Tbsp. chopped, fresh basil
- Sea Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Using a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil
- and add in the onion. Sauté the onion for about 3 minutes
- or until tender. Add peppers and corn, and allow to simmer
- for about 5 more minutes or until tender.
- Stir in vegetable stock, and bring to a boil over medium-high
- heat; then reduce heat to low. Stir in edamame, diced tomato,
- lemon juice and basil; cook for 3 more minutes. Stir in Earth
- Balance until melted. Remove from heat, and stir in mint and sea
- salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
- Note: For an added flavor burst reduce the green and red pepper
- by half and add in 1/2 cup of dried cranberries when you add the
- edamame!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 160g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 168 | |
| Calories from Fat 72 | 43% |
| Total Fat 8.39g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 0.67g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium 505mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 17.29g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 16% |
| Sugars 4.53g | 3% |
| Protein 9.18g | 15% |
