Better-With-Bacon Succotash

Submitted by SavvyL

"A tasty side dish with great color and fresh flavors."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 5 slices bacon
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup lima beans (I use frozen)
• 1 cup corn (I use fresh or frozen)
• 20 grape-sized tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

directions

1. In a medium skillet, saute bacon until crisp. Remove from skillet, crumble and set aside.
2. In bacon drippings, saute onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat lima beans and corn in microwave to thaw/heat, approximately 1 minute for each, but do not overcook.
4. Add lima beans and corn to onion mixture. Heat through, approximately 2 minutes.
5. Add grape-sized tomatoes, salt, pepper, fresh herbs and crumbled bacon. Saute until well combined, approximately 2 minutes.