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Succotash

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 to 45 minutes
Total time: 45 to 60 minutes
Number of Servings: 11

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cups whole kernel corn (fresh, frozen or canned and drained)
  • 2 cups lima beans (fresh, frozen or canned and drained)
  • 2 cups cut okra (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed or diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large saucepan on medium heat, sauté onion in the oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low and slowly cook until the veggies are tender, the liquids reduce and the flavors are blended, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

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