SWEET CORN SUCCOTASH

total time:: 45 min

Makes 4 servings

ingredients

2 c fresh green peas
1 tbsp canola oil
1 thick slice of bacon, finely diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb okra, sliced 1/2 inch thick
3 medium tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
3 ears of corn, kernels cut off
salt
freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 c slivered basil leaves

directions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the peas until tender, 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid. In a deep skillet, heat the oil. Add the bacon and cook over moderately high heat, until browned. Add the onion and cook until just softened. Add the okra and cook for 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and corn and cook until the tomatoes break down. Add the peas with the cooking liquid and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the butter and basil; serve.

Source: Erin