Zucchini & Fresh Corn Succotash
Zucchini & Fresh Corn Succotash
Succotash is a diverse vegetable dish that typically includes sweet corn and some kind of shelled bean, like lima beans or another pea variation. Believed to have been developed by the Indigenous people of America, succotash is a dish rich in plant-based protein and many vitamins and minerals coming from the various additional ingredients that can be added. This succotash keeps things simple with corn, black beans, and summer zucchini squash. The result is a flavorful side dish that perfectly pairs with a grilled fish or chicken. Give this recipe a try!
Print
Pin
Servings: 6
Calories: 87kcal
Equipment
- Stove
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP olive oil extra virgin
- 1 onion medium, diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 zucchini medium, diced
- 4 corn on the cob cooked and kernels removed
- 1 15 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 TBSP fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 TBSP of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sweat until the onions are translucent and the mixture is fragrant.
- Add the zucchini to the pan and saute for 4-5 minutes or until the zucchini begins to soften.
- Next add the corn, that has been taken off the cob, and saute for another 3 minutes. Add the black beans, parsley, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until the remaining ingredients have heated through. Serve with a protein of your choosing for a perfect dinner.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g
