Harvest Succotash is a great way to enjoy the bounty of fresh summer vegetables with simple and clean flavors. It’s vegan and gluten-free, and can be paired with any protein of your choice for a satisfying meal.
Succotash is a traditional dish that originated from Native Americans, who cooked corn and beans together with various seasonings. It’s a versatile dish that can be adapted to different ingredients and preferences. In this version, we use a variety of vegetables such as zucchini, green beans, okra, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. We also add butter beans, which are creamy and buttery, but you can use lima beans or edamame instead. We season the dish with onion, garlic, smoked paprika, coriander, and vinegar for a balance of smoky, savory, and tangy flavors.
This dish is easy to make and only requires one skillet. You just need to chop the vegetables and sauté them until tender-crisp. You can make it ahead of time and reheat it later, or enjoy it cold as a salad. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep.
To turn Succotash into a main course, you can top it with your favorite protein. We love it with our Blackened Salmon, which has a crispy and spicy crust that contrasts well with the sweet and juicy vegetables. You can also try it with grilled chicken, baked tofu, or roasted chicken thighs.
Ingredients for Harvest Succotash
- onion & garlic
- herbs & spices: smoked paprika , coriander, basil, thyme
- sea salt & black pepper
- veggies: zucchini, green beans, okra, corn, cherry tomatoes
- beans: butter beans, lima beans or edamame
- fresh basil
- apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
How to Make Succotash
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add smoked paprika, coriander, and pepper and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
- Add zucchini, green beans, okra, and butter beans, plus dried basil and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in fresh corn and cook for another 4 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in tomatoes and basil.
- Serve hot or cold with your choice of protein.
Recipe FAQs
- What is Succotash? Succotash is a dish made of corn and beans cooked together with various seasonings. It can also include other vegetables such as squash, peppers, or tomatoes.
- What is in Succotash? Succotash can have different ingredients depending on the region or preference. Some common additions are bacon, salt pork, corned beef, squash, bell peppers, or onions.
- What to Serve with Succotash? Succotash can be served as a side dish or a main course with your choice of protein. Some examples are grilled chicken, baked tofu, crispy smashed potatoes,
blackened salmon sandwich, blackened tempeh, or roasted chicken thighs with lemon and thyme.
