Black Bean Succotash Recipes

BLACK BEAN SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Remove the seeds from the squash.
• Drain and rinse the black beans.
• Chop all the veggies into cubes, a tiny bit larger than a corn kernel.
• In a non-stick skillet, add butter and olive oil over high heat.
• Add onions and peppers, cook about 3 minutes or until onions begin to soften.
• Add remaining veggies, cook 2 minutes.
• Add black beans, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste, cook 1 minute more, stirring gently.

CHILE RUBBED RARE OSTRICH WITH BLACK BEAN-CORN SUCCOTASH GINGER-ORANGE SYRUP

Steps:

• Prepare a hot, cleaned and oiled grill. On a plate, mix together the chile powder, black pepper and sugar. Season the tenderloin with salt and roll in the spice mix. Place tenderloin on the grill and cook on all sides for a total cooking time of only 5 to 7 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. We want the meat rare and warm on the inside.
• In a heavy saucepan, coat with oil and saute bacon until brown. Add the beans, onion, carrot, celery, garlic and fermented beans. Saute for 3 minutes. Season and cover with bean water. Check for seasoning. Cook on low heat until beans are soft but still intact, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add corn and vinegar and cook 5 minutes more. Check again for seasoning.
• In a non-reactive pan, bring juice and ginger to a simmer. Reduce by 80 percent until syrupy.
• PLATING Family Style: on large oval, place a mound of the succotash in the middle. Surround with ostrich slices and drizzle on syrup. Garnish with orange zest.
• WINE: Chilled Gamay from Beaujolais (Fleurie or Chiroubles)

SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Place lima beans and 1 slice bacon in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the beans are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the beans and set aside. Discard the bacon.
• Meanwhile, add the remaining bacon to a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon to a plate or bowl and set aside.
• Melt the butter in the skillet with the bacon fat. Add the onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the corn and the garlic and season with salt and pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon of each). Cook until the corn is just barely cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the okra and cook until tender, another couple of minutes. Add the tomatoes and drained beans and continue to cook until the corn is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice, then taste for seasoning.
• Chop the reserved bacon and sprinkle on top along with the chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BARBECUED SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and peppers and saute 5 minutes. Add beans and corn and season with salt and pepper. When corn heats through, add barbecue sauce. Stir to combine and serve succotash with chopped chives, parsley or cilantro to garnish.

BLACK BEAN SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.