SUCCOTASH WITH SMOKED HAM AND HERBS

Succotash with Smoked Ham and Herbs image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen baby lima beans
2 tablespoons butter
6 oz smoked ham, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
1 bag (1 lb) frozen baby gold and white corn, thawed
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves

Steps:

Cook lima beans in microwave as directed on package; drain.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook ham in butter 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Add bell pepper and shallots; cook 3 minutes or just until tender.
Add lima beans, corn, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cream; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and cream is slightly thickened. Stir in chives, parsley and tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 377 mg