8 c lima beans, shelled
8 c corn kernels
4 c Vidalia or Maui onions, finely chopped
1/4 c unsalted butter
4 Large fresh tomatoes, peeled & chopped
2 lbs SMOKED TURKEY BREAST, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 c light cream
4 oz smoked Cheddar cheese, grated
2 c fresh basil, julienned
20 buttermilk biscuits, split
Cook limas in boiling, salted water for about 5 minutes or until just tender. Add corn and bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Drain and set aside.
Saute onion in butter until slightly transparent. Add tomato and turkey. Simmer for 5 minutes until tomato liquid is somewhat reduced.
Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg and cream. Add the drained bean and corn mixture and cook over low heat until the mixture comes to a simmer.
Stir in the Cheddar and cook only until cheese has melted; remove from heat.
Stir in 1 cup of fresh basil.
For service: toast biscuits and place 1 biscuit open on each warm plate. Top with succotash. Garnish with remaining fresh basil leaves.
Total Calories 550
Calories from Fat 130
Total Fat 14 g
% Daily Total Fat 22
Saturated Fat 5 g
% Daily Saturated Fat 25
Cholesterol 40 g
% Daily Cholesterol 13
Sodium 1140 mg
% Daily Sodium 48
Total Carbohydrates 81 g
% Daily Total Carbohydrates 27
Dietary Fiber 18 g
% Daily Dietary Fiber 72
Sugars 5 g
Protein 31 g
% Daily Protein 15
% Daily Vitamin C 25
% Daily Calcium 15
% Daily Iron 40