Succotash

Ingredients for Succotash

• 2 bacon slices (60g), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

• 450g fresh corn kernels (from 3 to 4 ears)

• 450g fresh lima beans in pods, shelled (350ml ), or

• 1 (275g) package frozen baby lima beans, thawed

• 80g diced (1/3 inch) green pepper

• 1 bunch spring onions, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch pieces, keeping white and pale green parts separate from greens

• 3/4 cup double cream

• 60ml water

• 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

How to make Succotash

Cook bacon in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then add butter to fat in skillet and melt over moderate heat. Add corn, lima beans, pepper, and white and pale green parts of spring onions and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add cream, water, salt, and pepper, then simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in bacon, spring onion greens, and salt and pepper to taste.

Disclaimer

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