Edamame Succotash
Edamame, corn, and peppers tossed warm with herbs — a quick, fiber-and-protein side that brightens any plate.
Ingredients
- 200 g Edamame
- 200 g Corn kernels
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 Bell pepper (optional)
- 2 Scallions (optional)
- 1 Lime (optional)
- 2 tbsp Cilantro (optional)
Method
- Dice the pepper and slice the scallions.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high and cook the pepper for 2 minutes.
- Add the edamame and corn with the salt and cook until hot and lightly blistered, about 4 minutes.
- Squeeze the lime over, scatter the cilantro and scallions, and serve.
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About Edamame Succotash
Edamame succotash is a modern spin on the American succotash tradition, a dish with roots in Indigenous cooking that classically pairs corn with beans. Here shelled edamame stands in for the usual lima beans, joining sweet corn and bell pepper in a quick, warm saute that keeps everything crisp and colorful. It's a side dish rather than a main, built for speed — about fifteen minutes in a single skillet.
The appeal is in the contrast of textures and the freshness of the finish: blistered corn and edamame stay snappy, the pepper adds sweetness, and a squeeze of lime with a scatter of cilantro and scallion lifts the whole thing at the end. Cooking the vegetables hot and fast until they take on a little char, rather than stewing them soft, is what keeps this version bright instead of mushy. It's a flexible plate-brightener that goes with grilled fish, chicken, or a summery spread, and its combination of fiber and plant protein makes it more substantial than a typical vegetable side. Because it's vegan and comes together in one pan, it's an easy way to add color and crunch to almost any meal.
Edamame Succotash: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Edamame Succotash?
A serving has about 146 calories — 7.9g protein, 14.6g carbs, 7g fat, 4.8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Edamame Succotash gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Edamame Succotash has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Edamame Succotash?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out bell pepper, scallions, lime — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Edamame Succotash make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.