Homestyle Succotash

By Addie

“Grandma told us that the word “succotash” comes from an Algonquian word meaning boiled corn. We just knew it tasted yummy.”

Ingredients

• 4 ears of sweet corn, husked
• 1 cup frozen baby lima beans
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives or sage
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the corn; reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Immediately remove the cobs from the water with tongs. Let cool slightly.


Trim the stem end of one ear, then place cut-end down on a board. Using a sharp knife, cut carefully down the cob to remove all of the kernels. Repeat with the remaining ears.


In a medium saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add the lima beans; cover and cook for 8 minutes. Drain.


In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the lima beans, corn, chives, salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes. Serve hot.