Fresh Corn and Zucchini Sauté

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This zucchini and corn sauté is a great way to use two of the season's most bountiful crops. Kernels of corn fresh from the cob and tender zucchini are put to wonderful use in this simple and satisfying summer side dish.

Submitted by Sara B
Updated on November 28, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ½ small white onion, finely diced

  • 3 small zucchinis, diced

  • 3 ears corn, husks and silk removed

  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. Cut kernels from ears of corn. Add kernels and zucchini to onion in the skillet; cook and stir until zucchini is tender, about 8 minutes. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178 Calories
13g Fat
17g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 20mg 23%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 434mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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