Creole Succotash Lima Beans (Printable)
Southern-inspired mix of lima beans, sweet corn, peppers, and herbs for a flavorful vegetable medley.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen lima beans
02 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 stalk celery, diced
→ Liquids & Fats
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lima beans and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and both bell peppers. Sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
03 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the diced tomatoes, corn, cooked lima beans, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
07 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the kind of dish that tastes even better the next day, like all good things
- The Creole spices transform humble vegetables into something worthy of a Sunday dinner
02 -
- Do not rush the initial vegetable sauté, those softened aromatics build the flavor foundation
- The vegetables should be tender but still hold their shape, not mushy
03 -
- Cut all vegetables to roughly the same size so they cook evenly
- Let the succotash rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle