Summer Succotash

Don't you just like to say? Succotash....Succotash...haha...I don't but I love funny words!  My kids do and I think it's partly the name that makes them love it!  It's kind of like Whoppie Pie...Tucker LOVES to say that one!

But really, the kids do love this and it goes well with practically anything!  We do it with Paleo BBQ and with Honey Balsamic Chicken Wings!  It's easy and just a nice load of veggies!  It's REALLY divine along ice a big fat beefsteak tomato...ohhhhweeee...talk about a Southern  Meal...YUM!

I'm not a huge fan of corn in our diet, but the kids love it and it helps to get them to eat a slew of other veggies in this!  You can always switch up the veggies depending on what you have on hand!  Of course any color pepper works, I just like to get as many colors in there as possible!

What you need...

olive oil

12 oz. bag frozen limas

1/2 sweet onion, chopped

12 oz. bag frozen corn (I like Alexia)

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped

1/3 cup feta cheese

a handful of fresh basil, chopped

1 tsp black pepper

*even a can of diced tomatoes

Start by cooking your limas according to the directions.  I usually boil them for about 3/4 the suggested time and they finish cooking during the sautéing - you can always do those ahead!

Place onion and peppers into a large sauté pan and drizzle with olive oil, a 1-2 count is enough.  Saute on medium-high heat until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.  Add the frozen corn and the limas and continue to cook, stirring a few times.  Cook until completely warmed through about 6-7 minutes.  Turn off the heat, add the feta, basil and pepper and stir to combine.  Serve warm!

* I don't usually add salt to many things, just personal preference; however, I make up for it with pepper! ;)

Place onion & peppers into a sauté pan and drizzle with a 1-2 count of olive oil.  Sauté on med/high heat until they start to become softened.  Add the frozen corn and limas and continue to cook, stirring every couple minutes.  

Cook until completely warmed through, about 6-7 minutes.  Turn off the heat, add the feta and basil and stir to combine.  Salt/pepper to taste. 

These are not actors, they are actual consumers! ;)