Al's Comforting Succotash
Al's Comforting Succotash blends tender Fordhook lima beans with sweet corn and mild green chiles for a balanced bite of buttery sweetness and gentle heat. Lightly seasoned and just a touch sugared, it’s a colorful, homey side that pairs well with grilled meats or roasted mains. Serve it at weeknight dinners or bring it to potlucks when you want a classic with a little twist.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Al's Comforting Succotash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
- 2
Add lima beans, salt, and sugar.
- 3
Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
- 4
Add the corn and green chilies, cover, and continue cooking until the beans are tender, about 5 more minutes.
- 5
Drain and serve immediately.
- 6
Top with butter if desired.
- Calories 126.98 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 4.08 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 24.61 g 9%
- Total Fat 1.91 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 208.7 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 5.75 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 7.19 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 22.11 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 327.66 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 17.85 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.84 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Al's Comforting Succotash is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Corn on the Cob, Diced Green Chiles, and Lima Beans. Each serving provides about 126.98 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Al's Comforting Succotash made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Corn on the Cob, Diced Green Chiles, Lima Beans, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Al's Comforting Succotash?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 126.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Al's Comforting Succotash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Al's Comforting Succotash healthy?
- Al's Comforting Succotash has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 126.98 calories and 4.08 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 208.7 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.01 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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