Simple Summer Succotash - Classic American Side

Ingredients

• 5 bacon slices
• 1 medium yellow sweet onion, diced (about 1½ cups)
• 1⅛ teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups fresh (raw) corn kernels, from 4 ears
• 2 cups fresh or frozen shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 5 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 cup)
• ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil