In looking to eat a little healthier, I made this vegetable-filled dish by Rachel Ray the other day. More precisely, my boyfriend made it, and I just took pictures. Also, I am a little weird when it comes to what constitutes a complete meal. A meat (or meat-like product: tofu, chick peas, etc.) and a side are needed to form a happy dinner meal. To me, this succotash dish is like a side as it is filled with only side-type foods: vegetables and beans. So, to balance out the meal, I added a cooked hot dog for each of us to act as the "meat". Yes, this may seem weird. Even weirder, it was a naked hot dog, with no bun or condiments. Perhaps even weirder, I put all the hot dogs on one plate and me and my boyfriend just kinda shared the plate while we ate. I must say, the hot dogs used for this occasion are the tastiest hot dogs that I have ever eaten. Nathan's Hot Dogs are that good - that you can eat them totally naked and be in heaven. While I found them to be a little expensive, they are so worth it.
Mediterranean Succotash
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, yellow, red, and/or green, seeded and chopped
- 1 bunch asparagus, sliced on bias, tips 1 1/2 inches long
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 can butter beans, drained
- Salt and pepper
- Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Directions
- Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add oil, onion, garlic, peppers.
Saute peppers, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
- Add asparagus and corn, cook 3 to 5 minutes longer.
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- Add beans and heat them through, 1 or 2 minutes. Season dish with salt and pepper, to your taste, then stir in parsley. Transfer to dinner plates or bowls and serve.
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We really enjoyed this dish. The hot dog (on a nearby plate) added just enough meat taste so I didn't get bored with just the succotash.
This looks delicious! And so colorful, too! By the way, I posted my "packing light" blog today from your suggestion - it was fun! Good luck on your trip to Peru in a few months!
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I love anything with asparagus in it! I think I could probably eat a whole bowl of those veggies and be satisfied :)
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