Edamame Corn Succotash

Succotash.  Even if you don't like it, it's just a fun word to say.

Luckily I think it came out pretty tastily as well.  

I had this as a side dish when I went out to dinner and thought it was something I could make at home.  Only with less butter.  I try to be somewhat health conscious.  

Give it a try:

Ingredients:

2 pieces of bacon

1/2 shallot, chopped

3 green onions, chopped (green and white parts separate)

2-3 ears of corn, grilled and cut off cob

1/2 cup shelled edamame

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

1/2 cup broth (whatever you have, I had vegetable broth open already)

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Over medium high heat, cook bacon in a large skillet or a dutch oven until crispy and fat is rendered, remove bacon and drain on paper towels.  Add the chopped shallot and the green part of the onion and cook for 1-2 min.  Add in corn, edamame, thyme, salt and pepper.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 4-5 minutes.  Meanwhile, whisk the broth of your choice with the cornstarch.  Add the cornstarch/broth mixture, as well as the rest of the onions, to the mix.  Allow it to thicken for about a minute and then remove from heat and stir in the butter.  Crumble bacon on top, season to your liking and enjoy!

Red pepper would be a nice addition to this already colorful summer dish.