Corn with a Kick Recipe

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From Burns, Wyoming, Nancy McDonald shares this zesty summer side dish that's great with canned , frozen or leftover corn. Tomato and green pepper add bright color and taste. "It's terrific at barbecues and potlucks," she assures.

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Corn with a Kick Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups whole kernel corn
1/4 cup diced tomato
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the corn, tomato, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: Leftover corn from Grilled Corn and Peppers (recipe also in Recipe Finder) may be used in this recipe. One ear of corn equals about 1/2 cup kernels.

Nutritional Analysis: 1/2 cup equals 125 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 961 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Corn with a Kick in Quick Cooking July/August 2000, p15