Southwest Skillet Corn Recipe

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"This colorful stir-fried side complements any Mexican menu nicely," says Marilyn Smudzinski of Peru, Illinois.

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Southwest Skillet Corn Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute red pepper and jalapeno in butter until tender. Add cumin; cook for 30 seconds. Add corn and cilantro; saute 2 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 138 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 37 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Southwest Skillet Corn in Light & Tasty October/November 2002, p19