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Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute

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Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute is a simple and delicious summer side highlighting two of the seasons most delicious vegetables. Just a few basic ingredients are needed to make this recipe. The corn and zucchini are cooked in a browned butter and this is the key to the flavor. Nothing is more delicious than browned butter.

Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute

For me, summer is the easiest season to eat healthy and really load up on fresh vegetables. I love summer zucchini and corn and could eat them everyday.

Besides the butter, corn, and zucchini, the only other ingredients are salt, pepper, onion, and a few red pepper flakes if you want to add a little spice.

This Corn and Zucchini Saute is very easy to make. Just be careful not to burn the butter. It makes a great low carb and gluten free side for chicken, steak, pork, or even grilled fish.

Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute

 

If desired add a little Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese just before serving for another flavor dimension. Or try adding some fresh herbs. Both basil and thyme really work with this healthy side dish.

In a pinch, you could use frozen corn.

Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute

Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute

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Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute
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Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute

Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute is a simple and delicious summer side flavored with browned butter.

Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 88 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 sweet onion diced
  • 2 medium zucchini diced
  • 4 ears corn kernels cut off
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  1. Heat butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want it to get lightly browned.

  2. Ann onion and zucchini. Cook for 2 minutes.

  3. Add corn kernels and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until corn is cooked to your liking.

  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add red pepper flakes if using.

Nutrition Facts
Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 74mg3%
Potassium 203mg6%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Calcium 18mg2%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Vitamin A 365IU7%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from Allrecipes

 

Filed Under: gluten free, low carb, side dishes Tagged With: corn, zucchini

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