SOUTHWESTERN SUCCOTASH

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Another recipe I'm saving from the November 2001 issue of Bon Appetit. A spicy spin on the classic side dish. Any leftovers make an excellent omlet stuffing when paired with left-over turkey and grated Monterey Jack cheese!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Corn

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen baby lima beans
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen white corn
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 onion, chopped
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 poblano chiles, seeded, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
15 1/2 ounces low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup whipping cream
2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook lima beans in a large pot of boiling ,salted water until just tender, about 6 minutes:remove from heat stir in white corn, drain well.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat;add cumin seeds and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Add onion and saute until translucent, about 8 minutes.
  • Add bell peppers, chilies, garlic and oregano;saute until peppers are almost tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in lima beans and corn, then broth and cream.
  • Simmer until vegetables are tender and coated with cream, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/3 cup cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir over medium heat to rewarm.
  • Transfer succotash to serving bowl, sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.4, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 45.9, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2, Protein 6.7

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