No not cook lima beans in the microwave, they will turn to rubber.
When you cook lima beans on the stove, do not leave the room. They tend to boil over and that will make a mess.
Simple Succotash
An Easy Holiday Side Dish
Want a side dish that is tasty, colorful and simple? Simple Succotash will fill the bill!
Category
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Main Ingredients
Quick and Easy
Occasion
Winter Holidays
Prep Time
2 min
Cook Time
12 min
Total Time
14 min
Ingredients
Serves 10
1 bag frozen Fordhook Lima Beans
1 bag frozen Corn, either White or Yellow
pinch Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 stick Butter
Directions for Simple Succotash
1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil
Add the bag of Lima Beans and cook 6 minutes at a rolling boil. Add the bag of Corn and cook another 6 minutes at a rolling boil. Drain the water from the pot.Add the 1/2 stick of butter and stir well. Salt and Pepper to taste.
2
Pour Simple Succotash into a serving dish
Use a large white serving bowl, which will set off the colors of the green lima beans and yellow corn. Decorate the dish with a sprig of mint or parsley if desired.3
Leftovers
If there are leftovers, they will heat up nicely the next day. It is best to use Simple Succotash within two days.Tip
- Lima Beans Are a Healthy Choice
- Mama's Best Southern Butter Beans
- Dry Beans
- How to Cook Beans
- Health Benefits of Legumes (Beans and Lentils)
- Beans for Heart Smart Eating
- No-Fail Thanksgiving Menu Side Dish Ideas
44 Comments
Post a CommentNOT A GUEST - I love lima beans and this sounds so easy and tasty. Thanks for sharing.
Good versatile recipe that can easily be built upon to include other veggie favorites. Thanks.
The hubby would really like this.
Thanks for the recipe
I had forgotten about succotash! Thanks!
Sounds good.
Yummy and healthy!!!
I love succotash.
This sounds so good!!! Thanks!
Love the layout.