Okra and Corn Succotash
Okra and Corn Succotash is a classic American side dish, particularly popular in the Southern United States, with roots in Native American cuisine. It typically features a vibrant mix of corn kernels and sliced okra, often cooked with onions, bell peppers, and sometimes tomatoes or bacon for added flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally a good source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, with moderate amounts of vitamins like vitamin C and K. A standard one-cup serving usually contains around 150-200 calories, depending on added fats or meats.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg |
| Folate | 120 mcg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Manganese | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 IU |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Succotash is culturally significant as a traditional dish that showcases the 'Three Sisters' of Native American agriculture—corn, beans (often lima beans are included), and squash—though this version focuses on corn and okra, another crop with deep historical ties to the Americas.
