Creamy Succotash with Bacon, Thyme and Chives Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Creamy Succotash with Bacon, Thyme and Chives Recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces thick sliced bacon

cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 medium onion

cut into medium dice

1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

to taste

1 (10 ounce) package frozen sweet corn

½ cup heavy cream

1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves

2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Fry bacon over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven until crisp 7 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 2

Pour off all but 2 Tbs. of the bacon drippings. Add onions; saute until tender about 5 minutes. Add lima beans 1/2 cup water salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue to simmer covered until partially cooked about 5 minutes. Add corn cream and thyme; return to a simmer and warm until vegetables are fully cooked and cream doesn't pool about 5 minutes longer. (Can be refrigerated at this point up to 2 days ahead.)

Step 3

When ready to serve stir bacon and chives into warm succotash. This recipe doubles easily.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Succotash with Bacon, Thyme and Chives Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 198.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.6g 13%

Carbohydrates: 21.5g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 4g 16%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 10.3g 16%

Saturated Fat: 5.4g 27%

Cholesterol: 32.3mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 408.2IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 8mg 13%

Folate: 21.8mcg 5%

Calcium: 32.6mg 3%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 12.2mg 4%

Potassium: 143.2mg 4%

Sodium: 219.2mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 92.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.