Shell-Bean Succotash

Ingredients

• ¼ pound lean bacon or ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 ¼ cups finely chopped onion
• 1 ½ cups or more water
• 2 cups shell beans (also known as cranberry beans) or lima beans, out of the shells
• 3 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Salt to taste, if desired
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (10 servings)

    165 calories; 9 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 23 milligrams cholesterol; 94 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Ten servings

Preparation

1. Put the bacon cubes in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is wilted.
2. Add the water and beans and cook until beans are tender. The cooking time will range from 20 to 40 minutes or longer, depending on the age of the beans. It may be necessary to add more water as the beans cook. Add the corn kernels and cream and cook about five minutes longer. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir in the chives.

40 to 55 minutes