$\"Summer$ <\/p>\n

I love the abundance of fresh high-quality produce that’s available in the summer.\u00a0 The farmers’ market<\/a> sets up shop one block from me every Sunday, and I like to spend my morning strolling through, sampling peaches here and heirloom tomatoes there, not to mention cheese from\u00a0 Keswick Creamery<\/a>, bacon from Truck Patch Farms<\/a>, and gelato from Dolcezza Gelato<\/a>.\u00a0 Yes, I’m very spoiled (from May to November, at least).<\/p>\n

This recipe is probably not technically a succotash, but it’s a great way to toss together all those fresh summer finds.\u00a0 For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and chicken, and add in a chipotle pepper (the smokiness is a great substitute for bacon) and more beans.\u00a0 If you want a side dish instead of a main course, omit the chicken and beans.\u00a0 And feel free to add whatever vegetables look good at your farmers’ market or grocery store!<\/span><\/p>\n

Summer Succotash<\/span><\/strong>
\nYield: 4 servings<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

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4 strips bacon<\/span><\/li>\n
1 large onion, diced<\/span><\/li>\n
1 – 2 large zucchini, diced<\/span><\/li>\n
kernels from 4 corn cobs (1 1\/2 – 2 cups)<\/span><\/li>\n
2 jalapeno peppers, minced<\/span><\/li>\n
3 cloves garlic, minced<\/span><\/li>\n
1 large tomato, diced<\/span><\/li>\n
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n
1 – 2 cups cooked chicken<\/span><\/li>\n
1 Tbsp lime thyme, roughly chopped*<\/span><\/li>\n
1 Tbsp basil, roughly chopped*<\/span><\/li>\n
honey, to taste<\/span><\/li>\n
lime juice, to taste<\/span><\/li>\n

salt and pepper, to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
*Feel free to substitute your herb(s) of choice.<\/p>\n
Method:
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Cook 4 strips bacon<\/em> in a large sautee pan until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside. Remove excess bacon fat from pan, leaving enough for a generous coating of the pan bottom.<\/li>\n
Sautee 1 large onion, diced<\/em> over medium heat until translucent.<\/li>\n
Add 1 – 2 large zucchini, diced<\/em> and kernels from 4 corn cobs (1 1\/2 – 2 cups)<\/em>. Sautee for 3 – 4 minutes.<\/li>\n
Add 2 jalapeno peppers, minced<\/em> and 3 cloves garlic, minced<\/em>. Sautee until fragrant (30 seconds – 1 minute).<\/li>\n
Add 1 large tomato, diced<\/em> and sautee for another minute.<\/li>\n
Stir in 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed<\/em> and 1 – 2 cups cooked chicken<\/em> and let heat through.<\/li>\n
Stir in 1 Tbsp lime thyme, roughly chopped<\/em> and 1 Tbsp basil, roughly chopped<\/em>.<\/li>\n
Add honey<\/em>, lime juice<\/em>, and salt and pepper<\/em>, to taste.<\/li>\n
Crumble the reserved bacon over the succotash before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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