Dairy-Free Classic Summer Succotash
Brighten up your summer table with this Dairy-Free Classic Summer Succotash—a vibrant, veggie-packed dish bursting with fresh seasonal flavors! Featuring crisp sweet corn, tender lima beans or edamame, and a medley of red bell pepper, zucchini, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this recipe delivers a feast for both the eyes and palate. Sautéed in silky olive oil, seasoned with fragrant garlic, and finished with fresh basil, parsley, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this dairy-free twist on a Southern favorite is as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfect as a light side or a stand-alone vegan dish, this succotash is ready in just 35 minutes and makes a stunning option for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears of corn)
- 1.5 cups fresh lima beans or frozen shelled edamame, cooked
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped red onion to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the corn kernels to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the corn is tender and slightly browned.
Add the cooked lima beans or edamame, diced red bell pepper, and diced zucchini. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and continue to cook for 2 minutes until the tomatoes are just heated through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh basil, parsley, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature as a delightful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.2 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2502 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.0 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.2 g | ||
| Protein | 55.7 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 4295 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
