Succotash is a unique recipe for you if you’re a vegetarian looking for a unique African dish. It’s full of vegetables such as lima beans, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and spices. It’s a natural dish in Equatorial Guinea you can eat as a main course or as a side dish.
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While black slaves aboard slave ships went to Africa for supplies, succotash made its way to Guinea. Historically, Portuguese and Hispanic cultures influenced this dish. Some black slaves who made their way back to Equatorial Guinea for food supplies shared the recipe with the locals.
The recipe has since metamorphosed to include meat and other vegetables in American and African cuisine. You can add any protein of your choice, carrots and potatoes.
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How to Prepare Succotash in 12 Steps
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup of Oil
- ½ Cup of Water
- ½ Tbsp of Salt
- 1 Tbsp of Cumin
- 2 Red Bell Peppers
- 3 Tomatoes, Cubed
- 2 Big Onions, cubed
- 1 Zucchini, chopped
- 1 Cup of Sweat Corn
- 2 Green Bell Peppers
- 1 Tbsp of Black Pepper
- 3 Cloves of Garlic, chopped
- Lima Beans or Green Beans
Instructions
- Using a skillet, heat the oil on medium heat.
- Add the cubed onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and stir gently for 5 minutes.
- Add the green beans to the sauce.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then add the bell peppers.
- Sprinkle the cumin on the succotash and the chopped garlic
- Add the teaspoon of black pepper.
- Add zucchini and salt to taste.
- Add half a cup of water and stir.
- Allow the succotash to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the sweet corn and simmer for another two minutes.
- Serve hot.
Tips for Making Succotash
- You can add protein, such as corned beef or flaked tuna.
- You can also add vegetables, such as carrots and broccoli.
- Also, add pasta for aesthetics and personal preference.
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Equatorial Guinea Succotash
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup of Oil
- ½ Cup of Water
- ½ Tbsp of Salt
- 1 Tbsp of Cumin
- 2 Red Bell Peppers
- 3 Tomatoes Cubed
- 2 Big Onions cubed
- 1 Zucchini chopped
- 1 Cup of Sweat Corn
- 2 Green Bell Peppers
- 1 Tbsp of Black Pepper
- 3 Cloves of Garlic chopped
- Lima Beans or Green Beans
Instructions
- Using a skillet, heat the oil on medium heat.
- Add the cubed onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and stir gently for 5 minutes.
- Add the green beans to the sauce.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then add the bell peppers.
- Sprinkle the cumin on the succotash and the chopped garlic
- Add the teaspoon of black pepper.
- Add zucchini and salt to taste.
- Add half a cup of water and stir.
- Allow the succotash to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the sweet corn and simmer for another two minutes.
- Serve hot.
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