Succotash with Bacon and Scallions

Name: Succotash with Bacon and Scallions
Ingredients: 3 medium ears, fresh corn, husks and silk removed; 6 slices, bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 - 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1 , small onion, minced (about 1 cup); 1/2 , medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1/2 cup); 2 medium cloves, garlic, minced; 2 cups, frozen lima beans (about 10 ounces); 3/4 teaspoon, salt; 1/8 teaspoon, ground black pepper; Pinch, cayenne pepper; 3 , scallions, both green and white parts, minced; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh parsley leaves

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A staple dish in the diet of American Indians for centuries, succotash is a delicate summer mixture of fresh corn and lima beans. As simple as it sounds, however, there are plenty of recipes that do it disservice.

SERVES 4 to 6

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