Microwave Succotash Recipes

CREAMY SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine corn, okra and 1 tablespoon water. Cover with damp paper towels and microwave on high setting for 7 to 8 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, whisk together milk and white sauce mix. Bring to boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to simmer and continue stirring for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add cooked corn and okra, butter beans and chopped pimento to white sauce. Return to medium heat and heat through. Serve hot.

MICROWAVE SPICY SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• In a medium casserole dish combine all ingredients except cilantro.
• Cover and microwave on high 8-10 minutes.
• Top with cilantro before serving.

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.