American Indian Succotash Recipes - Fresh Corn and Beans with Modern Variations

The name for this American Indian dish, 'Succotash' is derived from the original word for "boiled corn kernels". It's primary ingredients are corn and beans, but many other ingredients were added. Modern Succotash has many varieties and can include tomatoes, onions, green, yellow or red bell peppers and sometimes meat. This collection of recipes starts with the basic form and includes a range of modern variations. It is so easy to craft your own version. The dishes are tasty, healthy whole foods packed with nutrients and natural goodness.

Traditional Style Succotash (with modern ingredients)

Ingredients

Using a heavy knife or cleaver, cut the husked cobs into 1 1/2 inch lengths. Place the beans, corn, butter into a large saucepan with 1 1/2 cups of water. Add freshly ground pepper and salt to taste. Cover and bring to a boil over using a high temperature setting. Reduce the heating and simmer for about 10 minutes. Next add the peppers and onions and simmer for an additional 6-10 minutes. Check that the beans are tender and the vegetables have started to soften. Remove the lid, increase the temperature under the pan and boil for 3-5 minutes until the liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup.

Succotash with Sweet Potato, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Mint

Ingredients

Heat the olive oil in large skillet or frying pan over moderate heat. Add the sweet potato and shallots and toss to start frying. Sprinkle on 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Cover, and simmer vigorously for 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic, zucchini and a little extra water if the mixture is too dry. Cover, once again and cook for 6 minutes. Check that the vegetables have started to soften,

Add the tomatoes, corn and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Cook, uncovered for an extra 3-4 minutes, The juices should start to thicken as the starch from the sweet potato enters the mixture. Stir in the mint and the rest of the lemon juice (about 1/2 tablespoon). Season with salt and pepper.

Spicy Succotash with Squash

Ingredients

Put a large heavy frying pan or sauté pan over very high heat and wait until it is hot. Add some oil and then fry the onion, corn and peppers until they just start to brown (about 5-7 minutes). You want them to caramelize slightly to enhance the taste. Add more oil and fry the squash for another 3 minutes over moderate after adding the cumin, garlic, salt and black pepper

Succotash with Okra, Tomatoes and Chiles

Ingredients

Put all the ingredients in heavy pot or saucepan. Add enough water to just cover the vegetables. bring to the boil and simmer over low heat for about 25 minutes. Check that the vegetables are cooked and the flavors have combined somewhat but do no overcook the dish. Remove the chile and serve hot.





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Cook the Succotash so that each of the ingredients retain their integrity and taste Source: Original Image janderson99 (Author)
Succotash
Succotash is a delicious dish made with whole food ingredients Source: Original Image janderson99 (Author)