Ingredients
2
boxes (9 oz each) frozen baby lima beans
2
tablespoons butter
6
oz smoked ham, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1
small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/3
cup finely chopped shallots
1
bag (1 lb) frozen baby gold and white corn, thawed
2
teaspoons sugar
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1
cup whipping cream
1
tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1
tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1
tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
Preparation
Cook lima beans in microwave as directed on package; drain.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook ham in butter 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Add bell pepper and shallots; cook 3 minutes or just until tender.
Add lima beans, corn, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cream; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and cream is slightly thickened. Stir in chives, parsley and tarragon.
