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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. 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.
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