Succotash Is Rachs Choice For An Easy Summer Side Of Veggies Food

SUPER SIMPLE SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Place a large skillet over medium heat, then add the bacon and cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon has crisped, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic and onions and cook until the onions have softened a bit, about 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook another 2 minutes. Add the lima beans and then remove from the heat. Stir in the basil and red wine vinegar, season with salt and pepper and serve.

SUMMER SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the corn until lightly charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then cut off the kernels and reserve.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sweat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the lima beans and tomatoes and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the reserved corn to the saute pan. In a small bowl, mix together the butter and mayonnaise. Add the mixture to the succotash along with the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with the basil, Pecorino-Romano, cilantro, mint and smoked paprika.

SUMMER-ISH SUCCOTASH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine veggies and dress with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with cold salted water by 1 inch in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drain and cool, then cut into bite-size pieces.
• Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until foam subsides, then sauté potatoes with salt and pepper to taste, turning once or twice, until nicely crusted, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Sauté corn and squash in remaining 3 tablespoons butter in skillet over moderately high heat, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in beans and sauté, stirring, until heated through.
• Season with salt and pepper and add to potatoes with onion and chives, stirring to combine.