Succotash

serves 4–6
ingredients
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
500g/1lb 2oz lean smoked
bacon rashers, cut into
squares
1 large onion, finely sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and
chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and
chopped
900g/2lb canned red kidney
beans, drained
1.4kg/3lb sweetcorn kernels
3 tomatoes, diced
150g/5oz Parmesan cheese,
freshly grated

• Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan
over a high heat, and sauté the
bacon until browned.
• Reduce the heat and add the
onion, garlic, peppers, kidney
beans and sweetcorn. Pour in
350ml/12fl oz water. Stir well.
• Simmer the succotash over a low
heat for 15 minutes, then add the
tomatoes. Continue to simmer for
a further 20 minutes or until the
sauce has reduced.
• Sprinkle the succotash with the
cheese, and serve hot.