Delicious Sweet Corn Succotash with Smoked Sausage

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Delicious Sweet Corn Succotash with Smoked Sausage
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on December 13, 2023

Enjoy the flavors of summer with this delicious sweet corn succotash recipe. Made with fresh corn, colorful bell peppers, red onions, and smoked sausage, this dish is bursting with flavor. The combination of sweet and smoky flavors make this succotash a perfect side dish or light dinner. It's easy to make and will surely be a hit with your family and friends. Give it a try!

Ingredients

  • 2 ears of corn, kernels removed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the smoked sausage slices and cook until browned.
  3. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the diced red onion and minced garlic.
  5. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
  6. Add the diced bell peppers and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
  7. Add the corn kernels to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Return the smoked sausage to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  10. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Succotash is a traditional Native American dish.
  • The word 'succotash' is derived from the Narragansett word 'msickquatash' which means 'broken corn kernels.'
  • Succotash was initially made with lima beans and corn kernels.
  • The addition of smoked sausage in this recipe adds a delicious smoky flavor to the succotash.