Southwest Confetti Corn Saute

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup shallots, chopped
  • 1 cup red sweet bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Serrano chile pepper, chopped
  • 3 medium ears yellow sweet corn
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Preparation

  1. Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and butter and swirl pan to coat.
  2. Add shallots and cook until soft, but not browned, about 2-4 minutes.
  3. Add peppers and cook until tender but still a little crisp, about 5 minutes.
  4. Cut corn off the cobs. Add corn and cook until hot and crisp/tender. Do not overcook as the corn will become tough and chewy.
  5. Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with the chopped cilantro.

Categories

  • Side Dish
  • Vegetable
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarian
  • MHealthy

Nutrition Information

Serves
4
Calories
120.00
Total Fat (g)
4.50
Saturated Fat (g)
1.00
Sodium (mg)
160.00
Total Carbohydrates (g)
20.00
Dietary Fiber (g)
3.00
Protein (g)
3.00
Cholesterol
5