Succotash

This is a R.I. tradition in old Yankee families. Legend has it that the Indians greeted Roger Williams, founder of R.I., with a meal of succotash and fresh fish.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen lima beans
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup  finely chopped yellow onion
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  cup  light cream
• 2  cups  chopped fresh tomatoes or 2  cups canned tomatoes or 2  cups stewed tomatoes
• 2  tablespoons  chopped scallions
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 2  tablespoons  chopped chives

Directions

1. Cook the lima beans and corn according to package directions; drain and combine in a large bowl.
2. In a large, deep frying pan, melt butter.
3. Saute the onions until tender.
4. Stir in cooked vegetables and sugar.
5. Add the light cream; simmer 5 minutes.
6. Add the tomatoes and scallions.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Pour the cooked mixture into a serving bowl.
9. Garnish with chopped chives.
10. Serve warm.