Chile Dressed Succotash Recipes

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!

SWEET CORN SUCCOTASH WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In large saute pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and sear until browned. Remove and reserve. (Alternatively, grill sausage for different flavor profile.)
• Add pearl onions and cook until lightly caramelized. Add garlic and jalapeno, cooking for 1 minute more.
• Add sweet corn, edamame, roasted red peppers and cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Saute briefly to warm through.
• Add red wine vinegar along with fresh herbs. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Add grilled okra and reserved sausage. Garnish with fresh lemon zest.

SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Use a knife to cut down the length of the sweetcorn to remove the kernels. Heat the oil in a large lidded pan. Cook the kernels and garlic over a medium heat for 5 mins, stirring all the time.
• Add the frozen beans to the pan, cover and cook, stirring every so often, for another 4-5 mins or until the beans are cooked through. Turn off the heat and add the chilli, herbs and vinegar. Taste and add seasoning, if you like.

SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in lima beans and salt, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan heat tomatoes, sugar and remaining 1/2 cup butter. Cook until tomatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Stir tomatoes into lima beans and add corn; cook 10 minutes more.

SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook scallions, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add beans and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add corn, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Add cream and cook, stirring, until cream is simmering and vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes.

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.