Succotash Recipe | Magnolia Days (2024)

By: Author Renee

Home » Recipes » Side Dish » Succotash for #SundaySupper

3K Shares

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Succotash Recipe | Magnolia Days (1)

I drove to the market filled with anticipation. My arrival was early as usual. Luckily the gate was open and I passed through it with total haste. Getting the best of the best was my mission. The local farmers market is quite small and the good stuff goes quickly. My first stop is always the table with heirloom tomatoes. A few pounds of heirlooms are purchased along with some Better Boy ones. Moving on through the market I found zucchini, corn, and lima beans. As I filled my shopping bag, I knew succotash would be the dish to make.

Succotash Recipe | Magnolia Days (2)

Succotash is simply a mixed vegetable side dish. There are many variations and the most common two ingredients are corn and lima beans. Using fresh picked from the garden or farmers market veggies gives the best flavor. You can use frozen corn and limas if they are not in season or available. Substitute away! Love bell peppers? Throw them in the mix. Spice it up with jalapeños or bump up the amount of hot sauce. It’s a very versatile dish.

A cast iron skillet is the recommended cooking vessel. You can use a large sauté pan or skillet if you don’t have one. However there is some magic about cooking in cast iron. It’s probably from my Southern upbringing and I can’t imagine certain recipes cooked in anything else. Cornbread is one of them. Well, then you would need two skillets because cornbread goes so well with succotash.

Succotash Recipe | Magnolia Days (3)

What produce do you get from a farmers market? Which is your favorite? Be sure to scroll down to find recipes from talented Sunday Supper bloggers. It’s all you will need to prepare your farm fresh foods.

Succotash Recipe | Magnolia Days (4)

Print

Succotash

Succotash is a Southern mixed vegetable side dish made with corn, lima beans, tomatoes, zucchini, and onion. It is a great way to use summer vegetables.

CourseSide Dish

CuisineAmerican Southern

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2cupsfresh lima beans
  • 1tablespoonolive oil
  • 1tablespoonunsalted butter
  • 1 1/2cupschopped onion
  • 1garlic cloveminced
  • 2cupschopped zucchini
  • 1 1/2cupscorn kernels
  • 2medium red tomatoeschopped
  • 1teaspoonhot sauce
  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Simmer the lima beans in lightly salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.

  2. In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.

  3. Add the chopped onion and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.

  4. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  5. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened (about 5 minutes).

  6. Add the lima beans, corn, tomatoes, and hot sauce. Stir to combine.

  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover skillet. Cook until heated through and tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes*. Stir occasionally.

  8. Add chopped basil and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl to serve.

Recipe Notes

*You can cook for less or more time depending on desired texture of vegetables.

Succotash Recipe | Magnolia Days (5)

Ready for more farmers market recipes? Take a look at what Sunday Supper bloggers have for you:

Appetizers & Salads

Soups & Sides

Entrees

Desserts

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday.We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our#SundaySupper Pinterest boardfor more fabulous recipes and food photos.

Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement?It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here →Sunday Supper Movement

3K Shares

Succotash Recipe | Magnolia Days (2024)

FAQs

What is succotash made of? ›

Succotash is a North American vegetable dish consisting primarily of sweet corn with lima beans or other shell beans. The name succotash is derived from the Narragansett word sahquttahhash, which means "broken corn kernels".

What is succotash served with? ›

Succotash is usually served as a side dish, but it can definitely become the centerpiece of the meal when served over a piece of warm cornbread or rice—making this a hearty and budget-friendly dish.

What's in triple succotash? ›

Tomato Products • Triple Succotash. Our Triple Succotash is a flavor-packed combination of corn, butter beans and tomatoes prepared with the perfect blend of seasoning. An excellent side dish or as an ingredient to soups and salads, Margaret Holmes Triple Succotash is a Southern favorite.

What is triple succotash? ›

Triple Succotash is a classic Southern dish, combining three beloved vegetables: sweet corn, buttery lima beans, and crisp okra. The medley of vibrant colors and textures creates a visually appealing and mouthwatering experience.

Why do they call it succotash? ›

Succotash is a corn and lima bean dish that often includes tomatoes, peppers, and okra. Its name comes from the Narragansett (a Native American language that was once spoken in the area that is now Rhode Island) word “sohquttahhash,” which roughly translates to "broken corn kernels."

What is a succotash bean called? ›

The lima bean was a member of the "three sisters" of American Native cuisine and eventually became known as a prime ingredient of the dish called succotash. Succotash, that savory mélange of corn and beans, is a noble dish with a long history.

What are the benefits of succotash? ›

It is a great source of:
  • Manganese – antioxidant important for metabolic health.
  • Copper – supports immune function and brain health.
  • Magnesium – mineral needed for energy production.
  • Vitamin K1 – nutrient that helps with repairs of body tissue and bone health.
Mar 1, 2023

What defines a succotash? ›

a cooked dish of kernels of corn mixed with shell beans, especially lima beans, and, often, with green and sweet red peppers.

What's the difference between succotash and ratatouille? ›

When corn and fresh shell beans are in the bag, it's succotash. And when eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers converge, ratatouille is on the menu.

What country is succotash from? ›

Succotash has an interesting history. Its origin can be traced back to 17th century Native Americans living in what is now Rhode Island. The recipe trickled down and became a common stew cooked in the southern part of The United States. Then the dish eventually found its way to Africa.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Aracelis Kilback

Last Updated:

Views: 6464

Rating: 4.3 / 5 (64 voted)

Reviews: 95% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Aracelis Kilback

Birthday: 1994-11-22

Address: Apt. 895 30151 Green Plain, Lake Mariela, RI 98141

Phone: +5992291857476

Job: Legal Officer

Hobby: LARPing, role-playing games, Slacklining, Reading, Inline skating, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Dance

Introduction: My name is Aracelis Kilback, I am a nice, gentle, agreeable, joyous, attractive, combative, gifted person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.