Simple Succotash
Southern succotash a southern dish made of corn, lima beans, okra, tomatoes, and bacon.
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Cost: $1.25Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon oil
- ½ cup bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup onion, chopped • 1 cup canned corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned lima beans, drained and rinsed
Directions:
- ½ cup diced tomatoes • 1 tablespoon vinegar • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Add peppers and onion. Cook for 3 minutes. 3. Add corn and lima beans. Stir to mix. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, vinegar and garlic powder. Cook for 3 minutes.
Makes 4 servings
Try serving with a lean protein like chicken breast or fish.
Zucchini and Corn Skillet
Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Cost: $2.75
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 zucchini, chopped • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup red onion, minced
Directions:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Add zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add corn and garlic powder. Stir vegetables. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove skillet from the stove.
- Add zucchini and corn to a large bowl. Add red onion, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Mix and serve.
Makes 4 servings
Don’t have lemons?
Try using lime juice or 1 tablespoon vinegar.
