Description
This Easy Summer Corn Medley is a vibrant and healthy side dish featuring fresh corn, zucchini, and bell peppers sautéed with garlic and herbs. It’s perfect for summer meals, served warm or chilled, and can be easily customized with cheese or beans for added flavor and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 4 ears if fresh)
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped red onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini: Stir in the diced red bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften but remain slightly crisp.
- Add corn and seasonings: Add the corn kernels along with salt and black pepper. Continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are cooked through yet still have some crunch.
- Finish with lime juice and herbs: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped basil or cilantro. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- Serve: Serve the corn medley warm, at room temperature, or chilled as a fresh summer salad. Optionally garnish or mix with additional toppings as desired.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and served chilled for a refreshing summer salad.
- Adding crumbled feta or goat cheese creates a creamy and tangy variation.
- For extra protein, toss in cooked black beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
