Heart-Healthy Classic Summer Succotash
Brighten up your table with this *Heart-Healthy Classic Summer Succotash*, a modern twist on the timeless Southern dish that’s packed with vibrant colors, bold flavors, and wholesome nutrition. Featuring fresh, sweet corn kernels, protein-rich edamame, and a medley of summer-fresh vegetables like zucchini, red bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, this recipe is perfect for a light, nutrient-dense side or a vegetarian main. Infused with the aromatic touch of garlic, a drizzle of tangy balsamic vinegar, and a burst of fresh basil, every bite is brimming with garden-fresh goodness. With a quick 15-minute prep time and an equally short cooking time, this gluten-free, heart-healthy dish is an effortless way to celebrate the flavors of the season. Serve it warm or at room temperature to make the perfect companion to grilled mains or as a vibrant standalone dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften.
Stir in the corn kernels and edamame, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
Mix in the cherry tomatoes and continue to cook for a minute, just to warm them through.
Remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar, freshly sliced basil, and black pepper.
Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy this heart-healthy, vibrant summer dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.0 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.0 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3228 mg | 69% | |
*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.
