Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

This 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute

Ingredients

¼ cup butter

½ small white onion

finely diced

3 small zucchinis

diced

3 ears corn

husks and silk removed

sea salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat stirring occasionally until lightly browned 1 to 2 minutes. Cook and stir onion in the melted butter until translucent about 5 minutes. Cut kernels from the ears of corn. Add zucchini and corn; cook and stir until zucchini is tender about 8 minutes. Season with sea salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 178.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.5g 7%

Carbohydrates: 16.8g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 12.5g 19%

Saturated Fat: 7.4g 37%

Cholesterol: 30.5mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 658.7IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 20.3mg 34%

Folate: 58.8mcg 15%

Calcium: 21.2mg 2%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 42.9mg 15%

Potassium: 434.1mg 12%

Sodium: 181.2mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 112.3

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.