Corn And Chile Succotash Recipes

CHILE-DRESSED SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Make the chile vinegar: Combine the vinegar, sugar, a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon water in a very small microwave-safe bowl. Add the jalapeño and microwave until bubbling, about 30 seconds. Let stand while you prepare the succotash.
• Put the lima beans in a medium saucepan and cover with water by a couple of inches. Bring to a boil, then boil for 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook until tender, about 12 minutes, then drain.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the corn, garlic and 1/3 cup water and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the lima beans, tomato and basil. Add as much of the chile vinegar as you like, then serve.

CORN AND CHILE SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Chopp onion and chile such that the pieces are comparable in size to the kernels of corn.
• In a large skillet (that you have a lid for), heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add chopped onion and chile and cook until onions are translucent but still firm (3-5 minutes).
• Pour frozen corn into skillet. Stir as much as possible and then cover.
• Cook covered for about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir corn mixture. Corn should be thawed at this point.
• Cook for about 5 minutes without stirring. You want to corn to char a little bit but not too much.
• When corn get some dark brown spots from the heat (but ideally not black), remove from heat.
• Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried cilantro.
• Serve and enjoy!

CORN SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Before getting started, prep all vegetables.
• Cut cherry tomatoes in half length wise.
• Cut red pepper, yellow pepper, and zucchini into small bite sized pieces that cook fast.
• Dice red onion into small pieces.
• Melt down 2 tablespoons butter into a large skillet on medium-high heat.
• Add in cut up bell peppers, red onion, 3 cups of cooked corn, and zucchini.
• Season well with salt and pepper (its best to be generous). Give pan a stir.
• Take 1 tablespoon of butter, cut into 3 pieces, and place on top of vegetables to melt in pan.
• Sauté for approximately 5-6 minutes, letting vegetables sizzle in the butter.
• Once warm and crisp tender, turn off heat.
• Fold in sliced tomatoes, 1/2 tsp paprika and combine well.
• Top with fresh cilantro (chopped) and a squeeze of lime. Stir again.
• Sprinkle 3 oz. of Feta Cheese around pan and serve immediately while warm.

SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet over moderate heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, leaving fat in skillet.
• Add onion to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in corn, jalapeño, lima beans, okra, and tomatoes and cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in vinegar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve succotash with bacon crumbled over.

AL'S SUFFERIN' SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add lima beans, salt and sugar. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Add the corn and green chilies, cover, and continue cooking until the beans are tender, about 5 more minutes. Drain and serve immediately. Top with butter if desired.