New England Succotash

Submitted by Acerast

"A simple preparation of the corn and beans encountered by the colonists in New England. It can be enjoyed year round. From Brooke Dojny's The New England Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 10 ounces lima beans, frozen
• 2 cups corn, fresh (or frozen)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄3 cup heavy cream
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground pepper, to taste

directions

1. Cook the beans in a sauce pan of boiling salted water for 6 to 8 minutes, until they are almost tender.
2. Add the corn, return to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, over medium heat until both vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes; drain well.
3. Return the vegetables to the saucepan and add the sugar, cream, salt and pepper.
4. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated through, about 3 minutes.