SUCCOTASH WITH TOMATOES AND CHIVES

Succotash with Tomatoes and Chives image

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

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2 10-ounce packages frozen lima beans
2 10-ounce packages frozen corn kernels
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup half and half
2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
4 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions

Steps:

Cook lima beans in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Add corn kernels and cook until both vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes longer. Drain.
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in vegetables and sugar. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Add half and half to vegetables in skillet and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and 2 tablespoons chives. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons chives and serve.