Succotash Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 2 pounds lima beans in the pod
 Boiling water
 Ears of corn4 Large
 Butter1 Tablespoon
 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes or dash of Tabasco (optional)
 Heavy cream1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt To Taste
 Ground pepper1 To taste

Directions

Shell the beans.
Cook them in boiling water to cover for about 5 minutes or until half tender.
Cut off the corn kernels and scrape the liquid from the cob with the dull edge of a knife.
Add corn and liquid to the beans.
Mix well.
Stir in butter and hot pepper flakes or Tabasco and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the cream and heat through thoroughly.
Do not boil.
Season with salt and pepper.
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